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HV59 PVF

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

455,563 mi
Last recorded455,563 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV59 PVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 455,563 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 422,723 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2022 379,840 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 326,422 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 326,377 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 289,677 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 265,797 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Dec 2017 226,676 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Dec 2016 172,283 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 118,529 miles

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

front sc reen has damage less that 40 mm into zone b

nearside front lower suspension arm has lift to lower ball joint not concidered ecsessive

offside front lower suspension arm has lift to ball joint not concidered ecsessive

offside rear outer tyre worn close to legal limit

play detected to offside and nearside steering rack inner joints

Fail 15 Dec 2015 118,529 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front sc reen has damage less that 40 mm into zone b

nearside front lower suspension arm has lift to lower ball joint not concidered ecsessive

offside front lower suspension arm has lift to ball joint not concidered ecsessive

offside rear outer tyre worn close to legal limit

play detected to offside and nearside steering rack inner joints

Pass 15 Nov 2014 90,024 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 42,183 miles

Exhaust gas to low to read

L/H Wing repeator lense cracked not effecting light operation and output.

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

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

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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HV59 PVF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 HV59 PVF, 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 HV59 PVF registered?

HV59 PVF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 2 December 2009.

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