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KN59 GVX

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

290,613 mi
Last recorded290,613 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN59 GVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 290,613 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2025 290,613 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 288,606 miles

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

Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 288,606 miles

Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface both (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Body panel likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 263,884 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2022 263,884 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 253,422 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 253,422 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 247,428 miles

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

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 233,744 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 May 2019 227,665 miles

Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury around drivers door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking at manifold and stud/s broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 221,812 miles

slight play in osf inner steering rack end

small chip in ns widscreen

Fail 8 Mar 2018 221,807 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

slight play in osf inner steering rack end

small chip in ns widscreen

Pass 3 Mar 2017 219,724 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Central Front side door handle missing

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

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

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

oil leak on engine

Fail 16 Feb 2017 219,698 miles

Central Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn (2.4.G.4d)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door (6.1.C.1)

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front side door no handle

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 14 Sep 2015 212,854 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 175,986 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 175,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 138,169 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 87,297 miles

nearside rear light lens damaged

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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KN59 GVX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GVX, 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 GVX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 November 2009.

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