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SM59 KWG

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

141,230 mi
Last recorded141,230 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 KWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 141,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle heavily under sealed at time of test

Fail 9 May 2025 141,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle heavily under sealed at time of test

Pass 15 Sep 2023 137,438 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle under sealed at time of test

Fail 31 Aug 2023 137,431 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()

Vehicle under sealed at time of test

Pass 31 Aug 2022 128,674 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside tie rod ball joints ()

Fail 26 Aug 2022 128,560 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside tie rod ball joints ()

Pass 1 Sep 2021 116,013 miles

Vehicle under sealed at time of test

Pass 5 Dec 2019 110,881 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2019 110,837 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold bolts broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sliding door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle sliding door (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 103,873 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2018 103,873 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 98,219 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 98,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 91,200 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2016 91,200 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 83,945 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 83,945 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 75,524 miles

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 65,572 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 65,572 miles

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 50,732 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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SM59 KWG 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 57.1%.

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 SM59 KWG, 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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SM59 KWG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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