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EK59 KVF

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,179 mi
Last recorded114,179 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 KVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 114,179 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 114,143 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 114,123 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 110,269 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 104,072 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 100,664 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 100,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 92,868 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 83,249 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 73,862 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 73,862 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 64,962 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 64,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 57,717 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 49,074 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 40,246 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 40,246 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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EK59 KVF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EK59 KVF, 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 EK59 KVF registered?

EK59 KVF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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