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KV59 VLJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

238,409 mi
Last recorded238,409 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 238,409 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 237,708 miles

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

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. DPF (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury repearter lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 227,773 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 226,672 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 208,565 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 18 Nov 2020 208,174 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 190,838 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 27 Nov 2019 190,838 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

aux belt pulley broken

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 177,082 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 175,647 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

eml on

Pass 15 Nov 2016 166,462 miles

Bumper insecure ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both mirror covers insecure

Fail 4 Nov 2016 165,848 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush x 2 (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Bumper insecure ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both mirror covers insecure

Pass 1 Dec 2015 152,990 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both shocker rams front worn

Fail 18 Nov 2015 152,988 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both shocker rams front worn

Pass 21 Oct 2014 135,044 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 111,656 miles

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

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

near side head light water ingress

Pass 7 Nov 2012 72,105 miles

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

front disc worn

Fail 6 Nov 2012 72,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

front disc worn

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 VLJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VLJ, 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 VLJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 18 November 2009.

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