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KY59 XLG

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

257,318 mi
Last recorded257,318 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 257,318 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 257,317 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Excessive break oil leakage from calliper pipe

Pass 19 Feb 2025 247,224 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 236,029 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

general under body , outer body has rust

Fail 17 Feb 2024 236,029 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

general under body , outer body has rust

Pass 23 Feb 2023 224,985 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 224,930 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 212,874 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Feb 2021 202,615 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Feb 2020 195,521 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jan 2019 185,019 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion body/ component

Pass 13 Feb 2018 174,589 miles

presenter adviced

Fail 13 Feb 2018 174,583 miles

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

presenter adviced

Pass 9 Feb 2017 163,999 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2017 163,999 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 150,016 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 134,475 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 121,532 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 121,123 miles

emissions too low to register results

front number plate cracked

Fail 8 Aug 2013 121,114 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

emissions too low to register results

front number plate cracked

Pass 15 Aug 2012 99,861 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 XLG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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