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KV59 VRO

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

70,342 mi
Last recorded70,342 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 70,342 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 68,886 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 68,755 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 68,755 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting HITCH (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 17 May 2022 65,410 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 May 2022 65,335 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges side marker lamp (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Rear Body panel insecure tail board (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 May 2021 59,574 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 59,573 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Body component insecure side board (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Body component insecure tail board (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Body component likely to become detached side board (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body pillar so insecure that load stability or security is likely to be seriously impaired (6.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear side marker bracket damaged

clutch pedal anti slip worn

n/s reversing light not working

Fail 16 Apr 2019 52,557 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body pillar insecure (6.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Body component likely to become detached side board (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 44,235 miles

Front Cowling insecure likely to intefere with engine

Fail 26 Mar 2018 44,235 miles

Front Cowling insecure likely to intefere with engine

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 37,327 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 37,327 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 29,397 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 22,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 22,786 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 VRO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 VRO, 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 VRO registered?

KV59 VRO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 October 2009.

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