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KV59 VMF

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

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))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view nearside lower (8.1.2a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front (4.1.E.1)

all side markers in op

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

exhaust flexy blowing

oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2018

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view offside (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Stop lamp not working nearside (1.2.1b)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint nearside (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view nearside lower (8.1.2a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front (4.1.E.1)

all side markers in op

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

exhaust flexy blowing

oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2017

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit literally on the legal limit of 1.6mm (wants a Tyre asap) (4.1.E.1)

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

all the side markers are in - op (1 is missing)

brake pad light on

dpf light on

engine management light on

oil leak

rear diff leaking

Pass 30 Dec 2016

Coolant leak ()

DPF light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front nearside wing mirror missing side repeater lens missing

Oil leak ()

brake warning light on

eml on dash

side markers inop nearside +offside

spare wheel missing

Fail 21 Dec 2016

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside + offside (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Coolant leak ()

DPF light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front nearside wing mirror missing side repeater lens missing

Oil leak ()

brake warning light on

eml on dash

side markers inop nearside +offside

spare wheel missing

Pass 18 Dec 2015 261,590 miles

All brake discs corroded pitted and worn

Coolant light on

Engine light on

Offside mirror cracked but not seriously affecting view to the rear

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 17 Dec 2015 261,575 miles

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

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

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

All brake discs corroded pitted and worn

Coolant light on

Engine light on

Offside mirror cracked but not seriously affecting view to the rear

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 17 Jul 2014 164,036 miles

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 164,000 miles

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

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

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

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 162,222 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

offside mirror casing damaged

Fail 4 Jul 2013 162,221 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

nearside rear hub seal leaking onto brake shoes

offside mirror casing damaged

Pass 11 Jun 2012 62,250 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 62,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear 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 VMF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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