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KV59 VHN

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,231 mi
Last recorded183,231 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 183,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

brake pad warning light illuminated

slight play between rack and input shaft

steering system slightly rough

Pass 28 Nov 2017 162,442 miles

Brake pad warning lamp on

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Nearside and Offside slight lift (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

Slight play between steering rack and input shaft

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 162,441 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose both (2.4.B.6a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pad warning lamp on

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Nearside and Offside slight lift (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

Slight play between steering rack and input shaft

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 143,225 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cut and perished

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge and cut

Offside mirror damaged

Oil leak ()

underside dirty

Fail 22 Nov 2016 143,225 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Direction indicator not working side repeater (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre cut and perished

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge and cut

Offside mirror damaged

Oil leak ()

underside dirty

Pass 2 Dec 2015 120,698 miles

Brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Front Lower Slight lift in n/s and o/s outer wishbone ball joints

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

Play in steering rack inner joints

Roughness felt when rear wheels rotated

Fail 2 Dec 2015 120,696 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror/side repeater lens (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Front Lower Slight lift in n/s and o/s outer wishbone ball joints

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

N/s/r amber side marker lamp not working

Play in steering rack inner joints

Roughness felt when rear wheels rotated

Pass 21 Apr 2015 108,369 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pad wear warning lamp on

Pass 28 Nov 2014 101,980 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

steering column noisey

Fail 28 Nov 2014 101,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

steering column noisey

Pass 6 Dec 2013 80,733 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 58,958 miles

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 VHN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VHN, 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 VHN registered?

KV59 VHN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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