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PK59 OES

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

259,760 mi
Last recorded259,760 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 259,760 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH REAR (4.4.3 (a))

SILLS CORRDED

Fail 2 Oct 2025 259,755 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILLS NEED WELDING (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH REAR (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 258,791 miles

Body slight corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2024 258,757 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 255,743 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

body corroded

spare punctured wheel

Fail 2 Sep 2023 255,743 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

body corroded

spare punctured wheel

Pass 9 Dec 2021 249,975 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

os side marker

spare punctured flat

Fail 2 Dec 2021 249,363 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

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

spare punctured flat

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

os side marker

Pass 3 Oct 2020 247,455 miles

Nearside Rear shocker cover corroded

power steering rack damp

Fail 3 Oct 2020 247,455 miles

Nearside Rear shocker cover corroded

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

power steering rack damp

Pass 18 Apr 2019 240,367 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 222,499 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 222,490 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 197,214 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 197,214 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 May 2016 170,738 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 170,738 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 147,206 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 147,206 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 122,242 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 101,649 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

drivers door check strap broken

side loading door damaged and does not open(no sharp edges)

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 OES is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OES, 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 OES registered?

PK59 OES is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 18 October 2009.

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