MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
377,126 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes all round front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Also plate value for smoke limit scratched (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Patches of corrosion all over the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Handbrake effort weak, just met on RBT. Will need attention.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside rear and nearside rear. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and offside rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front. (3.4 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside rear and nearside rear. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and offside rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front. (3.4 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Imbalance on front service brake effort
Handbrake effort just met and will need attention presenter advised
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak
Patches of corrosion on body of vehicle
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
front to rear brake pipes rusty
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance loose on mounts (1.1.A.3d)
Oil leak engine ()
Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings tie rod/rack joint (2.2.B.1h)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance loose on mounts (1.1.A.3d)
Oil leak engine ()
Offside track rod inner joint worn
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
windscreen damaged but not materially affecting driver's view
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
n/s shocker boot damaged
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
n/s shocker boot damaged
o/s front shock absorber rubber boot damaged
Centre Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s front shock absorber rubber boot damaged
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?
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KN59 GFA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,178cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 KN59 GFA, 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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KN59 GFA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 November 2009.
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