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KY59 XGF

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

255,932 mi
Last recorded255,932 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY59 XGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 255,932 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R & O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 255,927 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play N/S/F & O/S/F Outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R & O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 244,825 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/S/R & O/S/R (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R Full brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 244,631 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/S/R & O/S/R (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R Full brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 222,620 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play N/S/F & O/S/F Inner side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2021 222,606 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play N/S/F & O/S/F Inner side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 204,059 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R & O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 187,861 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Sep 2018 170,655 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 162,536 miles

Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint Both side (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both side (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 162,536 miles

Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint Both side (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both side (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working Both side (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 153,405 miles

Centre Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Centre Front brake pad warning light illuminated

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 153,404 miles

Centre Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour emits white light, cluster damaged (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Centre Front brake pad warning light illuminated

Centre Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear marker light inop

Offside Front middle marker light inop

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 127,585 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 127,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 100,729 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 100,727 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 76,536 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 9 Sep 2013 76,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 10 Sep 2012 58,289 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?

Based on 4,037,050 MOT tests across 408,496 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
10,964
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
408,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175,127
position lamp(s) not working 92,747
Registration plate lamp not working 78,072
Brake pipe excessively corroded 69,976
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,847
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KY59 XGF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 142,212 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sprinter fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 175,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KY59 XGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sprinter typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KY59 XGF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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