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WU59 KYS

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

155,988 mi
Last recorded155,988 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU59 KYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 155,988 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2025 155,974 miles

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

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 152,372 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion throughout

nearside rear plastic trim missing

Fail 10 Sep 2024 152,353 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion throughout

nearside rear plastic trim missing

Pass 15 Mar 2023 149,122 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive diff flange oil seal leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 149,081 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive diff flange oil seal leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 143,690 miles

Nearside Rear Body trim missing

Fail 9 Feb 2022 143,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Body trim missing

Pass 21 Jan 2021 136,272 miles

Nearside Rear Reverse light not working

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 136,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Corroded within clip (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Reverse light not working

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 131,562 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2018 115,432 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 101,896 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 83,542 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 16 May 2016 83,542 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2015 70,831 miles

Diff pinion seal weeping

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 26 May 2015 70,831 miles

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

Diff pinion seal weeping

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 23 Jun 2014 60,850 miles

Diff pinion seal weaping.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Jun 2014 60,850 miles

Diff pinion seal weaping.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 May 2014 59,696 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 46,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 46,451 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 34,566 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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WU59 KYS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 WU59 KYS, 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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WU59 KYS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 8 October 2009.

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