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SH59 KYF

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

246,053 mi
Last recorded246,053 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH59 KYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 246,053 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 246,053 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central exhaust bracket broken

Front Tyre obviously under inflated both front (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 239,930 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake lever comes up high

Pass 28 Aug 2019 235,659 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear differential leak

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 235,659 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear differential leak

Front front brake judder

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 229,504 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 229,503 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 225,191 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2017 225,191 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking from a fitting under rear of floor (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 220,299 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 220,298 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 215,308 miles

SIDE LOADING DOOR HANDLE INCOMPLETE

Fail 14 Sep 2015 215,302 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

SIDE LOADING DOOR HANDLE INCOMPLETE

Pass 16 Sep 2014 212,878 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 191,206 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 190,197 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear brake back plate corroded

offside rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2012 142,994 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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SH59 KYF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SH59 KYF, 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 SH59 KYF registered?

SH59 KYF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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