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BK59 MPV

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

259,560 mi
Last recorded259,560 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 MPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 259,560 miles

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

Offside Front side marker not working

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

high level brake light not working

slight play in steering rack end(s)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 259,560 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Front side marker not working

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

high level brake light not working

slight play in steering rack end(s)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 208,185 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 208,185 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

offside centre side marker light not working

Pass 21 Oct 2013 158,916 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres close to wear bars

no smoke at time of test

Pass 31 Oct 2012 111,419 miles

both rear tyres are worn close to wear bars

front brake pads are worn quite low

the high level brake light is not working

there is no smoke emited at time of test

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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BK59 MPV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BK59 MPV, 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

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What year was BK59 MPV registered?

BK59 MPV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 22 October 2009.

Is BK59 MPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK59 MPV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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