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BK59 MRV

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

223,047 mi
Last recorded223,047 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 MRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 223,047 miles

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

Offside Front slight play detected in osf shock

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

Fail 21 Oct 2019 223,047 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached play in shock (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front slight play detected in osf shock

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 197,675 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 197,672 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 182,856 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 161,605 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 161,601 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 139,666 miles

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

Offside Front nail in

Fail 14 Nov 2015 138,944 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front nail in

Pass 24 Nov 2014 119,667 miles

No emissions detected during emissions test.

Pass 30 Nov 2013 105,947 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 85,671 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 85,671 miles

Nearside Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 MRV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MRV, 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 BK59 MRV registered?

BK59 MRV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 23 November 2009.

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