MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,680 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture to rear both (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint likely to become detached extremely dangerous (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
brake warning light on
Body corrosion
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Body corrosion
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bothsides (5.3.2 (b))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Outer sill corroded
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak ()
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Outer sill corroded
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak ()
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Sill corroded
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Sill corroded
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Play in inner steering joints
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both "I" bushes (2.4.G.2)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Play in inner steering joints
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both "I" bushes (2.4.G.2)
Items in rear
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Items in rear
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?
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KV59 VLM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 VLM, 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 VLM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 November 2009.
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