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PK59 LOH

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

242,826 mi
Last recorded242,826 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK59 LOH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 242,826 miles

Nearside Rear body panel near rear arch corroded, but not likely to cause injury

Offside body panel corroded, but not likely to cause injury

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

Fail 20 Jan 2023 242,801 miles

Nearside Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury door very corroded and sharp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear body panel near rear arch corroded, but not likely to cause injury

Offside body panel corroded, but not likely to cause injury

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 225,637 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 225,630 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated Shaft seal leaking (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 210,083 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 210,081 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 181,036 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 181,033 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.3 test level 2.10 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 163,192 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 163,192 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 149,754 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 134,166 miles

emission to clean to give smoke reading on smoke meter 0.00

Pass 8 Apr 2015 112,444 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

emission to clean to give smoke reading on smoke mechine

nearside rear shocker upper casing outer cover dertiorated

Pass 7 Apr 2014 95,298 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 59,256 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 95,256 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Front bumper insecure

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 87,313 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 30 Jul 2013 87,308 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

spare wheel hanger loose.

Pass 15 Oct 2012 72,563 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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PK59 LOH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PK59 LOH, 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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PK59 LOH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 8 October 2009.

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