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SH59 KYU

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,579 mi
Last recorded76,579 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH59 KYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 76,579 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO BACK ABOVE TANK (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 65,607 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 13 May 2019 65,571 miles

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

Offside Front All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 58,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front slight play in inner tie rod

Pass 3 Jun 2016 53,767 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 52,362 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 48,914 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 48,912 miles

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

offside side marker lamps not working

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 KYU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SH59 KYU?

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What year was SH59 KYU registered?

SH59 KYU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 December 2009.

Is SH59 KYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH59 KYU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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