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KV59 VNZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

244,548 mi
Last recorded244,548 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 244,548 miles

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

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

advise nearside and offside steering tie rod ends slight wear

Fail 24 Apr 2024 244,534 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system nearside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

advise nearside and offside steering tie rod ends slight wear

Pass 4 Apr 2023 229,987 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

advise slight wear in nearside and offside steering tie rod ends

Fail 30 Mar 2023 229,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

advise slight wear in nearside and offside steering tie rod ends

Pass 25 Mar 2022 214,388 miles

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

advise nearside and offside steering tie rod end worn slightly

Fail 24 Mar 2022 214,375 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

advise nearside and offside steering tie rod end worn slightly

Pass 11 Mar 2021 197,356 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

advise number plate light slightly dim

advise slight wear in offside steering tie rod end

Fail 11 Mar 2021 197,344 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

advise number plate light slightly dim

advise slight wear in offside steering tie rod end

Pass 6 Mar 2020 183,212 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 161,090 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 143,600 miles

rear u shaped roll bar bushes

Fail 14 Sep 2017 143,522 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear u shaped roll bar bushes

Pass 11 May 2016 113,337 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 93,020 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 76,845 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 76,845 miles

Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Pass 21 May 2013 62,194 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)

Fail 16 May 2013 62,194 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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 14 Nov 2012 54,164 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 VNZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc 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 VNZ, 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 VNZ registered?

KV59 VNZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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