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KV59 OGT

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

354,854 mi
Last recorded354,854 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV59 OGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 354,854 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower out wing corroded

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 352,487 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear d bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light taped/damaged

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

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 both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 346,389 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 345,518 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured cover missing (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 336,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2022 336,772 miles

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

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Outline marker lamp not working x1 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt missing (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2021 329,293 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 329,065 miles

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

Outline marker lamp missing n/s and o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 275,909 miles

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

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

fitted with side facing seats in rear

steering notchy

Fail 20 Jun 2019 274,919 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working 2 x marker lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working 2 x marker lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

fitted with side facing seats in rear

steering notchy

Pass 30 Oct 2015 226,693 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 215,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

advance wear in the o/s front suspension lower ball joint

rear brakes dirt shields are corroded

Fail 14 May 2014

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 182,436 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 182,431 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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 OGT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 KV59 OGT, 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 OGT registered?

KV59 OGT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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