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KM59 TNV

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

170,851 mi
Last recorded170,851 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM59 TNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 170,851 miles

Central Brake cable damaged but not to excess slightly corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 front to rear slight (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded and weakened (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation inside lens (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar to drop link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slight condensation inside lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from rear differential pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive very slight from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17% overall and nearside effort is low (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat and loose in carrier but not insecure

both Front shock absorbers dust covers in poor condition

both front shock absorbers have slight play in shafts

clutch and Brake pedal anti slip rubbers slightly worn

driver seat worn

exhaust flexi pipe outer casing slightly deteriorated

nearside front side marker lamp light output slightly reduced

nearside handbrake effort reading half the effort of offside

nearside rear light lens slightly damaged

offside number plate lamp light output slightly reduced and lens missing

steering wheel grip slightly worn

window frail fitted to offside of vehicle

Pass 13 Feb 2025 168,427 miles

Central Brake cable damaged but not to excess slightly corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 front to rear slight (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded and weakened (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation inside lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear slight condensation inside lamp lens

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slight condensation inside lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive very slight from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 18% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat and loose in carrier but not insecure

anti rattle rod detached on gearbox

both Front shock absorbers dust covers in poor condition

both front shock absorbers have slight play in shafts

clutch and Brake pedal anti slip rubbers slightly worn

driver seat worn

exhaust flexi pipe outer casing slightly deteriorated

nearside front side marker lamp light output slightly reduced

nearside handbrake effort reading half the effort of offside

nearside rear light lens slightly damaged

offside number plate lamp light output slightly reduced

slight oil leak from rear differential pinion seal

steering wheel grip slightly worn

window frail fitted to offside of vehicle

Pass 6 Feb 2024 164,321 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth slight (1.1.2 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 front to rear slight (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded and weakened (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation inside lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to the legal limit and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover in poor condition

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective flat and loose in carrier but not insecure ()

anti rattle rod detached on gearbox

both front shock absorbers have slight play in shafts

centre handbrake cable slightly corroded

driver seat worn

exhaust flexi pipe outer casing slightly deteriorated

nearside rear light lens slightly damaged

offside number plate lamp light output slightly reduced

slight oil leak from rear differential pinion seal

window frail fitted to offside of vehicle

Fail 6 Feb 2024 164,319 miles

Front Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth slight (1.1.2 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 front to rear slight (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded and weakened (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation inside lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to the legal limit and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover in poor condition

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective flat and loose in carrier but not insecure ()

anti rattle rod detached on gearbox

both front shock absorbers have slight play in shafts

centre handbrake cable slightly corroded

driver seat worn

exhaust flexi pipe outer casing slightly deteriorated

nearside rear light lens slightly damaged

offside number plate lamp light output slightly reduced

slight oil leak from rear differential pinion seal

window frail fitted to offside of vehicle

Pass 16 Feb 2023 159,123 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth slight (1.1.2 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 front to rear slight (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slight condensation inside lens (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger in poor condition

anti rattle rod detached on gearbox

both front shock absorbers have slight play in shafts

centre handbrake cable slightly corroded

driver seat worn

exhaust flexi pipe outer casing slightly deteriorated

nearside rear light lens slightly damaged

offside number plate lamp light output slightly reduced

slight oil leak from rear differential pinion seal

spare wheel flat and loose in carrier but not insecure

window frail fitted to offside of vehicle

Fail 14 Feb 2023 159,121 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth slight (1.1.2 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 front to rear slight (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slight condensation inside lens (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater insecure slightly loose (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger in poor condition

anti rattle rod detached on gearbox

both front shock absorbers have slight play in shafts

centre handbrake cable slightly corroded

driver seat worn

exhaust flexi pipe outer casing slightly deteriorated

nearside rear light lens slightly damaged

offside number plate lamp light output slightly reduced

offside wing mirror casing slightly damaged/loose

slight oil leak from rear differential pinion seal

spare wheel flat and loose in carrier but not insecure

window frail fitted to offside of vehicle

Pass 2 Feb 2022 154,514 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater insecure slightly loose (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

anti rattle rod detached on gearbox

centre handbrake cable slightly corroded

driver seat worn

exhaust flexi pipe outer casing slightly deteriorated

nearside rear light lens slightly damaged

offside wing mirror casing slightly damaged/loose

slight oil leak from rear differential pinion seal

spare wheel loose in carrier but not insecure

window frail fitted to offside of vehicle

Fail 1 Feb 2022 154,512 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment comes to end of travel and has a lot of free play due to slack cable (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater insecure slightly loose (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

anti rattle rod detached on gearbox

centre handbrake cable slightly corroded

coolant level warning lamp illuminated

driver seat worn

engine oil level low

exhaust flexi pipe outer casing slightly deteriorated

nearside rear light lens slightly damaged

offside wing mirror casing slightly damaged/loose

slight oil leak from rear differential pinion seal

spare wheel loose in carrier but not insecure

window frail fitted to offside of vehicle

Pass 3 Feb 2021 149,672 miles

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

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

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

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

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

damage to front windscreen

damage to nearside side repeater

front brake discs worn

Fail 3 Feb 2021 149,672 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

damage to front windscreen

damage to nearside side repeater

front brake discs worn

Pass 25 Feb 2020 145,465 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside window frail fitted to offside

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view offside of windscreen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

condensation in offside side repeater lens

driver seat slightly worn

exhaust flexi joint outer casing slightly deteriorated

handbrake lever has slight free play travel

nearside side repeater lens damaged

offside wing mirror casing damaged

slight oil leak from rear axle

Fail 25 Feb 2020 145,464 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside window frail fitted to offside

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view offside of windscreen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

condensation in offside side repeater lens

driver seat slightly worn

exhaust flexi joint outer casing slightly deteriorated

handbrake lever has slight free play travel

nearside side repeater lens damaged

offside wing mirror casing damaged

slight oil leak from rear axle

Pass 12 Feb 2019 139,926 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 139,926 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 131,916 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

window frail fitted to offside

Pass 13 Feb 2017 124,313 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

drivers seat worn

nearside and offside front tyre sidewalls deteriorated

nearside front sidemarker light in-op

Pass 29 Feb 2016 118,036 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

driver seat worn

Pass 16 Feb 2015 111,934 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 111,835 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 111,835 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 96,204 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 78,736 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)

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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KM59 TNV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KM59 TNV, 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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KM59 TNV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 December 2009.

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