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KV59 VLE

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

246,951 mi
Last recorded246,951 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 246,951 miles

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

zero emissions detected

Fail 23 Sep 2024 246,900 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and missing after flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 225,993 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 210,359 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 175,834 miles

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

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

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 166,073 miles

Central Rear Lower Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 151,625 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 138,335 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 119,947 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Marked with yellow chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 112,962 miles

driver seat base worn

Fail 3 Nov 2016 112,961 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

driver seat base worn

Pass 2 Nov 2015 106,642 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 106,642 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 92,112 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 86,197 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 78,709 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 78,709 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2012 61,322 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 61,322 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 VLE 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 68.4%.

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 VLE, 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 VLE registered?

KV59 VLE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 6 November 2009.

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