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OV59 WKH

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

252,220 mi
Last recorded252,220 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 WKH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 252,220 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 252,210 miles

All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 236,283 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint close to limits (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 236,164 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint close to limits (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 193,532 miles

Front steering coupling pinch bolt tightness needs checking may not be fully tight

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 153,504 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 153,414 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' bad crack in windscreen (8.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 111,448 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 91,474 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 61,383 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 WKH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WKH, 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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OV59 WKH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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