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GK59 VEB

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Green Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

124,748 mi
Last recorded124,748 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK59 VEB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 124,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering rack ball joint / tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 124,748 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner faces pitted and scored both sides at front axle (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect also fouling anti roll bar link mount when jacked up (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering rack ball joint / tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 111,541 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount has minor play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake weaker on o/s/r could do with some adjustment

Fail 1 Nov 2024 111,541 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount has minor play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake weaker on o/s/r could do with some adjustment

Pass 24 Nov 2023 105,586 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides at front axle pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear axle diff pinion seal has slight oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2023 105,586 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs pitted on inner faces / both at front axle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 100,755 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 100,715 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2021 92,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 91,070 miles

emissions to clean to detect

Fail 13 Oct 2020 91,070 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

emissions to clean to detect

Pass 17 Oct 2019 90,182 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 87,930 miles

Emissions To Clean To Register

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Fail 15 Oct 2018 87,930 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both Front To Rear At Rear To Each Wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Emissions To Clean To Register

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 1 Nov 2017 83,468 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded mainline pipes to both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play ball joint has slight lift movement (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 83,466 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light white (light lens broken) (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded mainline pipes to both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play ball joint has slight lift movement (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 72,899 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 72,899 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Offside rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 52,721 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 52,721 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 40,543 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 40,543 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 32,172 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Warning lights illuminated on instrument panel.

Fail 20 Feb 2013 32,172 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Warning lights illuminated on instrument panel.

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 VEB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Green with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 VEB, 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 VEB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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