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KM59 TVO

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

248,330 mi
Last recorded248,330 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM59 TVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 248,330 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2019 248,328 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated Unable To Open Bonnet To Do Under Bonnet Checks (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 219,865 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2018 219,857 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Light On Dash (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Down Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Wing Under Headlight (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Repair Straps (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Repair Straps (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 198,776 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside side loading door damaged & slighlty protruding

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust mounting corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2017 198,764 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play Rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper securing "straps" (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play Rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper securing "straps" (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside side loading door damaged & slighlty protruding

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2016 170,246 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides front bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides front ()

Fail 5 Nov 2016 170,246 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front 40% (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported front pipe (bracket missing) (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides front bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides front ()

Pass 20 Nov 2015 142,508 miles

front discs are worn

Fail 20 Nov 2015 142,506 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear bracket insecure front brackets missing (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides rear (3.7.B.6a)

front discs are worn

Pass 31 Oct 2014 113,657 miles

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

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

front brake discs are worn

handbrake require adjusment

rear brake discs worn

Pass 23 Nov 2013 83,539 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2013 82,750 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

front brake discs are ex worn and corroded rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2012 56,976 miles

both rear tyre tread depths wearing low

front brake discs corroded

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 TVO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 TVO, 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 TVO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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