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KY59 XKG

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

267,811 mi
Last recorded267,811 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY59 XKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 267,811 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear and centre (1.1.11 (c))

Offside lens cracked

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 237,106 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs worn

Pass 15 Sep 2016 233,784 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 225,686 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 225,670 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering column damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 210,709 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

REAR ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 22 Sep 2014 210,604 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

REAR ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 11 Sep 2013 191,991 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

ns marker lights slightly dim

os wing mirror incompleate

osr parking brake showing sings of requiring adjustment or repair

Pass 7 Sep 2012 181,870 miles

front tyres worn close to limits

slight lift in both front bottom ball joints

sump bung leaking

Fail 4 Sep 2012 181,870 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn close to limits

slight lift in both front bottom ball joints

sump bung leaking

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 XKG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XKG, 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 XKG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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