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PK59 OEW

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

170,916 mi
Last recorded170,916 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 170,916 miles

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)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 142,040 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 142,040 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 55,147 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 1 Oct 2012 55,144 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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 OEW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PK59 OEW?

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What year was PK59 OEW registered?

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

Is PK59 OEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK59 OEW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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