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PK59 LSZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

196,522 mi
Last recorded196,522 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2022 196,522 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

park lever travel

Fail 29 Jan 2022 196,522 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

park lever travel

Pass 9 Jan 2021 188,462 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 188,252 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2019 179,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect and outer casing corroded/incomplete (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside wingmirror wide angle missing

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play strong/borderline advise (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear side marker lamp inoperative

both front shock absorber covers incomplete/insecure

rear front differential oil seal area damp/leaking

various stone chips across windscreen

Fail 25 Oct 2019 179,466 miles

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

Nearside Lower Body component corroded and likely to cause injury sideloading door sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect and outer casing corroded/incomplete (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside wingmirror wide angle missing

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play strong/borderline advise (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear side marker lamp inoperative

both front shock absorber covers incomplete/insecure

rear front differential oil seal area damp/leaking

various stone chips across windscreen

Pass 1 Nov 2018 170,700 miles

front brake pads worn and discs corroded

o/s/f to rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2018 170,700 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

front brake pads worn and discs corroded

o/s/f to rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2018 170,676 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury moulding missing by side door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency only just met attention required

under body covered in mud

Pass 31 Oct 2017 158,051 miles

both door mirrors damaged

n/s/f and both rear tyres low on tread

n/s/r light unit damaged

n/s/r shocker casing corroded

o/s/r front to rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2017 158,051 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both door mirrors damaged

n/s/f and both rear tyres low on tread

n/s/r light unit damaged

n/s/r shocker casing corroded

o/s/r front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2016 139,872 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 126,399 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 111,833 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 8 Sep 2014 111,833 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 28 Aug 2013 97,022 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 96,826 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 96,815 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 LSZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LSZ, 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 PK59 LSZ registered?

PK59 LSZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 6 October 2009.

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