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KV59 OJM

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

231,589 mi
Last recorded231,589 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV59 OJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 231,589 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (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 X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear BUMPER DAMAGED

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 225,843 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near joint bracket / silencer joint corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deterioating (3.3 (b) (i))

Central Towbar component slightly damaged electrical socket damaged (6.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light door mirror lamp lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured door mirror lamp (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2025 225,841 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested dipped beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near joint bracket / silencer joint corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deterioating (3.3 (b) (i))

Central Towbar component slightly damaged electrical socket damaged (6.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light door mirror lamp lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured door mirror lamp (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Outline marker lamp incorrect colour side marker lamp lens damaged (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 223,775 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2025 223,775 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 210,010 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 210,010 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 195,000 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

rear seat belts not tested covered in tools

Pass 24 Jan 2022 173,798 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 173,798 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 156,015 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Requirements only just met. It would appear that the parking brake system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 13 Nov 2019 141,832 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 126,112 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 126,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 111,767 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber rubber dust cover in poor condition

Offside Front Shock absorber rubber dust cover missing

Pass 16 Nov 2016 93,952 miles

Chips to windscreen

Exhaust system corroded

General ageing to all suspension components/bushes

General corrosion to underbody/chassis/axles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering movement notchy

Tested in wet conditions

Fail 9 Nov 2016 93,862 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Chips to windscreen

Exhaust system corroded

General ageing to all suspension components/bushes

General corrosion to underbody/chassis/axles

NSR passenger and Centre seat belt locking mechanism casing damaged

Nearside Front Wing repeater getting dim

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering movement notchy

Tested in wet conditions

Pass 13 Nov 2015 74,793 miles

EXHAUST CORRODING IN PLACES

REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR SADDLE BUSHES HAVE PLAY

REAR TYRES GETTING CLOSE TO WEAR BARS/PERISHING

Pass 18 Nov 2014 57,463 miles

exhaust corroding in places

tested in wet conditions

Fail 14 Nov 2014 57,463 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres close to wear bars (235/65 16c)

exhaust corroding in places

o/s/r tyre close to wear bars

tested in wet conditions

Pass 21 Oct 2014 56,625 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 48,884 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

small crack in o/s front door mirror

Pass 5 Nov 2012 37,445 miles

end play in steering rack offside

front anti roll bar rubbers starting to wear [ d] type

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 5 Nov 2012 37,443 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

end play in steering rack offside

front anti roll bar rubbers starting to wear [ d] type

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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 OJM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OJM, 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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KV59 OJM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 16 November 2009.

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