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KS58 FVR

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

228,230 mi
Last recorded228,230 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2016
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2016 228,230 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside front brake disc slightly scored

Fail 30 Jul 2016 227,233 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured d bush mounting bracket (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside front brake disc slightly scored

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front and nearside front tyres badly worn on inner edges

Offside rear light unit slightly insecure

Pass 21 Jul 2015 172,703 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 222,379 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp missing. (3.4.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak engine

Fail 22 Jan 2013 136,619 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front anti-roll bar support bushes worn

front brake pads 80% or more worn

low to no tread on outer part of o/s/f tyre

n/s/r anti-roll bar link lower bush worn

Pass 22 Jan 2013 136,619 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front anti-roll bar support bushes worn

front brake pads 80% or more worn

low to no tread on outer part of o/s/f tyre

n/s/r anti-roll bar link lower bush worn

Pass 27 Jan 2012 104,733 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Wear in antiroll bar bushes

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 FVR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 KS58 FVR, 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 FVR registered?

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

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