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GK59 VCM

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

79,478 mi
Last recorded79,478 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK59 VCM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 79,478 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre brake light not working

rear axle has slight oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2026 79,478 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre brake light not working

rear axle has slight oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2025 76,233 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears from pump to central joiners (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 72,381 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 72,370 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 69,377 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 67,248 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 65,468 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front handbrake cable corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2021 65,454 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system at hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front handbrake cable corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2020 61,676 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Both front to rear Brake pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear anti-roll bar D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 61,675 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Exhaust system insecure Mounts detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Both front to rear Brake pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear anti-roll bar D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 56,351 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 52,411 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 47,875 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 40,428 miles

advise condition of front brake discs

Pass 24 Oct 2013 28,789 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 21,843 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 VCM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VCM, 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 VCM registered?

GK59 VCM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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