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KY59 XKS

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

412,654 mi
Last recorded412,654 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY59 XKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 412,654 miles

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 May 2017 412,653 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour black smoke (7.4.B.4)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 71% O/S Slow application (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened worn x2 (3.5.1i)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage side repeater lens broken (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working x2 (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring U-bolt loose x2 (2.4.B.7a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 326,337 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 326,335 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure front u bolt (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2015 231,999 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 231,974 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 155,970 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 155,962 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 109,394 miles

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

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

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

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 XKS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 XKS, 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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What year was KY59 XKS registered?

KY59 XKS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 10 November 2009.

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