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KV59 VKM

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

237,790 mi
Last recorded237,790 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV59 VKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 237,790 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jan 2022 237,790 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 237,662 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Window damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror side glass (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2020 206,030 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 203,382 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 198,105 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 198,105 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 198,185 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users frnt bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wheel arch (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wheel arch (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function both (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear brake back plate damaged

Nearside wide angle mirror missing

Pass 22 Mar 2016 186,008 miles

both prop bearing rubbers split

rear discs pitted

Fail 22 Mar 2016 186,008 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lens broken (1.2.1e)

both prop bearing rubbers split

rear discs pitted

Pass 25 Mar 2015 169,241 miles

ns and osf lower ball joints have slight lift

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

nsr brake pipe distorted

osr brake disc scored

osr tyre on wear bars in tread

slight play in nsf shocker ram

slight play osf inner rack joint

Pass 28 Mar 2014 148,826 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 139,263 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 139,260 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 104,026 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 104,016 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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 VKM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 VKM, 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 VKM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 5 November 2009.

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