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NK59 AKU

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

201,917 mi
Last recorded201,917 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK59 AKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 201,917 miles

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

n/s and o/s rear backing plate corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2025 201,152 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE BACKING PLATE CORRODED

PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY ONLY JUST MET (16%

Pass 31 Oct 2023 199,134 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 197,792 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 197,787 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 193,552 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 188,664 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S AND O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Oct 2019 184,563 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 184,563 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 152,770 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 146,896 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 146,896 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 132,360 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 116,753 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2015 100,492 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 78,623 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 78,623 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 59,031 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 59,031 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 May 2012 41,177 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 29,096 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2010 14,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2010 14,920 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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NK59 AKU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NK59 AKU, 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 NK59 AKU registered?

NK59 AKU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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