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KV59 VKP

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

313,619 mi
Last recorded313,619 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 313,619 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2023 313,619 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury sliding door, marked yellow (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing both sides (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed marked yellow (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached both sides, detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to center, both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 299,081 miles

NEAR SIDES Rear DOOR DAMAGEDE

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 299,081 miles

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

NEAR SIDES Rear DOOR DAMAGEDE

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 286,096 miles

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

NEAR SIDES Rear DOOR DAMAGEDE

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))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 286,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

NEAR SIDES Rear DOOR DAMAGEDE

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))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 272,442 miles

Nearside Rear WING DAMAGEDE

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

Offside Rear DOOR DAMAGEDE

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

Fail 12 Jun 2020 272,442 miles

Nearside Rear WING DAMAGEDE

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

Offside Rear DOOR DAMAGEDE

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

Brake disc insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2019 253,727 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2019 253,727 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 231,265 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 206,125 miles

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 196,050 miles

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

Nearside Front child seat fitted unable to see along belt

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 182,549 miles

Brake pad warning light on display but the brake pads are in a servicable condition

Exhaust emisions to low to read

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2015 182,549 miles

Brake pad warning light on display but the brake pads are in a servicable condition

Exhaust emisions to low to read

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 161,723 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 161,723 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pad light staying lit on dash

hand brake lever sticking

Pass 5 Aug 2013 140,897 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 116,889 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 116,889 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 VKP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VKP, 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 VKP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 October 2009.

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