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NK59 ALO

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

334,938 mi
Last recorded334,938 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 334,938 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 334,938 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 334,301 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 332,116 miles

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

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

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors, support brackets and shock absorber brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Fail 3 Apr 2021 332,105 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both front (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors,support bracket and shock absorber brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Pass 31 Jul 2019 325,560 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 304,791 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 258,342 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 206,596 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear o/s & n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 182,608 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 182,608 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working side marker (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Dec 2014 139,981 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 115,695 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 94,314 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2012 73,176 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 49,391 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 24,386 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 ALO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ALO, 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 ALO registered?

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

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