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GK59 VCC

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

248,195 mi
Last recorded248,195 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 248,195 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BOTH SIDES (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 232,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front side repeater lens damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle body rusty in several palaces

Fail 20 Oct 2022 232,058 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn rear outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Loading door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed in the case of a sliding door (6.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front side repeater lens damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle body rusty in several palaces

Pass 27 Oct 2021 211,175 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside side door rusty

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Fail 20 Oct 2021 211,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn uj bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside side door rusty

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Pass 16 Oct 2020 183,308 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 183,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 153,251 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 153,251 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both front (5.3.2 (c))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 113,729 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front 'd' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 113,729 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front 'd' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 77,632 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both front shock inserts (2.7.4)

front number plate cracked

slight free play in offside front rackball end

Pass 18 Oct 2016 38,245 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 29,470 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 25,527 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 16,989 miles

n/s side repeater lens damaged

Fail 7 Oct 2013 16,989 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

n/s side repeater lens damaged

Fail 19 Oct 2012 12,064 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 12,064 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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GK59 VCC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VCC, 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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GK59 VCC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 2 December 2009.

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