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OV59 WKD

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

463,944 mi
Last recorded463,944 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 WKD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 463,944 miles

Play at steering joints

Underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Feb 2020 371,383 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2020 370,653 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high will not ajust (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (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))

o/s+n/s rear number plate lights blue

Pass 27 Feb 2019 292,941 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 270,828 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 231,461 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre collapsed

Oil leak Lower sump ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 213,461 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Silencer brackets snapped (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Slider seized (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre collapsed

Oil leak Lower sump ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 183,999 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 162,880 miles

Brake relay lever corroded but not seriously weakened handbrake partially siezed (3.5.1e)

Centre plate on engine subframe split

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cut in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 162,880 miles

Brake relay lever corroded but not seriously weakened handbrake partially siezed (3.5.1e)

Centre plate on engine subframe split

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cut in tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 143,148 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2013 117,261 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 117,261 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 88,333 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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OV59 WKD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 OV59 WKD, 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 OV59 WKD registered?

OV59 WKD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 10 December 2009.

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