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GK59 VBL

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

197,258 mi
Last recorded197,258 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK59 VBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 197,258 miles

nail offside front tyre

nearside front bottom ball joint has play

offside rear outer sill corroded

rear diff damp

slight play offside front inner rack

Fail 9 Dec 2016 196,567 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nail offside front tyre

nearside front bottom ball joint has play

offside rear outer sill corroded

rear diff damp

slight play offside front inner rack

Pass 3 Dec 2015 173,867 miles

play in steering rack inner joints

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower ball joint has play

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired close to excessive (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Front Upper play in suspension top mount close to excessive

Offside Rear inner wheel arch heavily damaged

Offside Rear inner wheel arch shows signs of touching tyre when vehicle is loaded

damage to windscreen not affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 25 Nov 2015 173,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake application uneven nearside slow (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower ball joint has play

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired close to excessive (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Front Upper play in suspension top mount close to excessive

Offside Rear inner wheel arch heavily damaged

Offside Rear inner wheel arch shows signs of touching tyre when vehicle is loaded

damage to windscreen not affecting drivers view of the road

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 8 Dec 2014 145,922 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

rear diff leak

Fail 5 Dec 2014 145,920 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

rear diff leak

Pass 29 Nov 2013 124,091 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 88,807 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre has an object inside that makes a noise when rotated

Nearside front tyre is wearing on outer edge

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 88,807 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre has an object inside that makes a noise when rotated

Nearside front tyre is wearing on outer edge

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

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

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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GK59 VBL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GK59 VBL, 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 GK59 VBL registered?

GK59 VBL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 18 November 2009.

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