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PK59 OFV

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

220,172 mi
Last recorded220,172 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 220,172 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 218,826 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 211,664 miles

Offside Front INNER RACK SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 13 Oct 2022 210,381 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 208,147 miles

Nearside Front slight bind

Pass 19 Oct 2020 206,051 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 202,391 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 202,132 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 202,124 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 195,441 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 195,438 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 174,744 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 155,739 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 139,056 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 139,056 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 138,952 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 130,592 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 130,592 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 113,812 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 113,812 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (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 OFV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OFV, 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 OFV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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