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KS58 FVC

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2020
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

112,275 mi
Last recorded112,275 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2018
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS58 FVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2018 112,275 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2018 102,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner TYRE EDGE WORN

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2017 99,330 miles

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

KNOCKING IN STEERING COLUM

Fail 21 Dec 2017 99,330 miles

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

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

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

KNOCKING IN STEERING COLUM

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Dec 2016 89,403 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2016 89,403 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

STEERING NOISY ON ROCKING STEERING WHEEL

Pass 2 Jan 2016 80,169 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear LIGH UNIT BROKEN

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 23 Dec 2015 80,169 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit EDGE WORN (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear LIGH UNIT BROKEN

Pass 27 Dec 2014 69,217 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2014 69,217 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 59,366 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 59,363 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 49,661 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 36,499 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 36,499 miles

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

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

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

FRONT DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

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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KS58 FVC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 KS58 FVC, 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 KS58 FVC registered?

KS58 FVC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 February 2009.

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