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KV59 OBC

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

199,700 mi
Last recorded199,700 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV59 OBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 199,700 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Dec 2021 199,695 miles

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Oct 2020 190,367 miles

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

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s n/s ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 190,367 miles

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

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s n/s ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 171,096 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 157,257 miles

EML light on dash

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Mar 2018 157,256 miles

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

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

EML light on dash

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Mar 2017 136,641 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

steering rack gaiter appears damp

Pass 8 Mar 2016 116,636 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

ecu light on

Pass 2 Mar 2015 95,494 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 68,808 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 61,701 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 54,984 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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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KV59 OBC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KV59 OBC, 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 KV59 OBC registered?

KV59 OBC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 October 2009.

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The MOT history for KV59 OBC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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