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KV59 VKR

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

213,957 mi
Last recorded213,957 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV59 VKR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 213,957 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 210,218 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 205,713 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 205,713 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 203,284 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 201,595 miles

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

emmissions checked no readings detecked

Fail 15 Aug 2020 201,595 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

emmissions checked no readings detecked

Fail 25 Mar 2020 201,419 miles

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

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

Nearside Position lamp not working side marker (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Position lamp not working side marker (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability both (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front seat belt anchor casing damaged

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

brake pad warning light illuminated

Pass 14 Mar 2019 192,047 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 191,984 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 180,983 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 168,352 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 168,352 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 154,571 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 134,943 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 124,246 miles

Play in offside front anti rollbar D mount

Fail 28 Jan 2014 124,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Play in offside front anti rollbar D mount

Pass 2 Nov 2012 103,037 miles

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

n/s front of vehicle has sustained some body panel damage

Fail 2 Nov 2012 103,036 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s front of vehicle has sustained some body panel damage

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 VKR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VKR, 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 VKR registered?

KV59 VKR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 5 November 2009.

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The MOT history for KV59 VKR shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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