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BK59 MVC

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

250,057 mi
Last recorded250,057 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 MVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 250,057 miles

both front track rod ends slight play - nsf tyre outer edge worn low - ns front shocker damp - exhaust corroded and minor leak -

exhaust flexi detoriated - near side sliding door corroded - inner steering arm slight play - osr shocker damp - both front top shocking bearing slight lift -

Fail 21 Nov 2023 250,055 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both rear links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n s r inner wheel arch holed and distorted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front track rod ends slight play - nsf tyre outer edge worn low - ns front shocker damp - exhaust corroded and minor leak -

exhaust flexi detoriated - near side sliding door corroded - inner steering arm slight play - osr shocker damp - both front top shocking bearing slight lift -

Pass 15 Nov 2022 245,400 miles

front links slight play-inner rack arms slight play-n s f and n s r tyre worn low-both front shockers damp- x2 front brake pipes corroded-

rear wheel bearings slight play-rear links and d bushes slight play-both track rod ends slight play-rack play-parking and service brakes passed on limits-rear and front brake discs slightly worn-exhaust flexi deteriated slightly-

Pass 2 Nov 2021 234,030 miles

rear wheel bearings slight play-rear links and d bushes slight play-both track rod ends slight play-rack play-parking and service brakes passed on limits-

Pass 30 Oct 2020 218,745 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both front inner steering arms have slight play-both rear anti roll bar links have slight play-both rear wheel bearings have slight play-front exhaust has minor leak

Pass 12 Sep 2019 208,337 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

indicator switch slightly sticking-o/s/r lens repaired by tape-rear lights slightly interacting-rear anti roll bar links and bushes have slight play-both rear wheel bearings have slight play

oil leak-n/s/f track rod end has slight play-inner steering arms have slight play-both front tyres on limit-handbrake lever has travel

Pass 8 Oct 2018 185,156 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

handbrake lever has slight travel-n/s/f tyre on limit-rear anti roll bar links and d bushes have slight play-front brake pads worn low-rear wheel bearings have slight play

indicator stalk slightly sticking-both rear shocker casings damaged

Pass 4 Oct 2017 158,512 miles

parking brake passed on limit-front and rear brake pads worn low-x2 front lower ball joints have slight lift

Pass 5 Oct 2016 152,133 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 152,133 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 142,129 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 142,129 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2014 131,027 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 131,027 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2013 110,857 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

slight knock on srteering on lock to lock test

Pass 18 Oct 2012 93,766 miles

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

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

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 MVC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MVC, 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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BK59 MVC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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