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SH59 KVZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

251,681 mi
Last recorded251,681 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH59 KVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 251,681 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020 251,681 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering arm modification unsafe Both steering arms excessive play (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 236,543 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view more than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 236,543 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view more than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 219,842 miles

Nearside Front tie rod end play

Offside Front tie rod end play

Fail 13 Jun 2018 219,842 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front tie rod end slight play

Offside Front tie rod end slight play

Pass 6 Jul 2017 208,452 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 185,478 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 185,478 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 152,894 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 152,894 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 78,371 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 78,371 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 69,357 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 69,357 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 52,013 miles

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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SH59 KVZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SH59 KVZ, 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 SH59 KVZ registered?

SH59 KVZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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