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PK59 LRV

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

278,574 mi
Last recorded278,574 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK59 LRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 278,574 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 273,843 miles

Central Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 271,792 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 271,789 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Prop shaft bearing housing likely to fail (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 263,047 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 252,588 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2021 252,588 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 244,938 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 244,938 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2020 242,525 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 May 2020 242,522 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2019 235,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 226,200 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Fail 5 May 2018 226,145 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

OS marker lights not working

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Both (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 May 2017 217,519 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both side (2.7.2a)

Fail 6 May 2017 217,519 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both side (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 May 2016 205,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 5 May 2015 194,738 miles

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 5 Jun 2014 183,373 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 172,101 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 148,605 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 LRV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 PK59 LRV, 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 LRV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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