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KV59 VPU

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

110,554 mi
Last recorded110,554 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 110,554 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 108,686 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 106,541 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 105,965 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 105,332 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 105,293 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 103,492 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 103,473 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 102,083 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 100,758 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 100,758 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2017 99,449 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 99,442 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2017 99,431 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

front brake application uneven Fluctuation and imbalance at mid range operation . (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 97,319 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 97,313 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

diesel particulate filter pressure pipe not clamped correctly.

Pass 15 Dec 2015 95,991 miles

Front brake disc inner faces are pitted.

Offside rear brake is binding on slightly.

Slight play in steering rack offside inner joint.

Fail 14 Dec 2015 95,991 miles

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

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

Front brake disc inner faces are pitted.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake is binding on slightly.

Slight play in steering rack offside inner joint.

Pass 9 Dec 2014 94,764 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 92,913 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 89,780 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 89,582 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 VPU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VPU, 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 VPU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 November 2009.

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