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BK59 MSX

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

380,265 mi
Last recorded380,265 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 380,265 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 380,265 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 372,992 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Moisture in offside headlight

Nearside Rear Door corroded

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

Offside Headlight aim poor

Fail 13 Nov 2024 372,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested Not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Moisture in offside headlight

Nearside Rear Door corroded

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

Offside Headlight aim poor

Pass 23 Nov 2023 362,078 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 362,078 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 352,170 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 341,271 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 341,271 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 335,722 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 335,722 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 324,277 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 303,290 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 277,230 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2017 277,230 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 249,589 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 217,756 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 179,846 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 146,544 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 96,245 miles

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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 MSX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MSX, 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 MSX registered?

BK59 MSX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 21 October 2009.

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