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GK59 VBV

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

151,387 mi
Last recorded151,387 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK59 VBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 7 Jan 2026 151,387 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 145,925 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2023 140,293 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 134,490 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 128,841 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 123,357 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 118,615 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 114,435 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 107,955 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 94,006 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 77,278 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bushes (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 17 Oct 2014 62,593 miles

handbrake travel high/no smoke regiserted

Pass 15 Oct 2013 47,934 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

no smoke registered

Pass 1 Oct 2012 35,300 miles

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

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

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 VBV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GK59 VBV, 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 VBV registered?

GK59 VBV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 16 October 2009.

Is GK59 VBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK59 VBV shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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