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SK59 NPX

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

252,616 mi
Last recorded252,616 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK59 NPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 252,616 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly below 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF & OSF worn unevenly below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Various marker lights are not working

Injectors are "chuffing", may cause fumes to enter cabin

Fail 12 Jun 2024 252,563 miles

Central Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction not working (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury both doors (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly below 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF & OSF worn unevenly below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Various marker lights are not working

Injectors are "chuffing", may cause fumes to enter cabin

Pass 31 May 2023 242,042 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Drivers door corroded

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

Passenger door corroded

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear doors corroded

Fail 17 May 2023 241,926 miles

All outline marker lamps not working all marker lights on all corners and some in between (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight movement in shock pin (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear doors excessively corroded

Steering system slightly rough steering column has slight play (2.1.1 (a))

body corroded every where

Pass 9 May 2022 232,692 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 228,650 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

various marker lights out

Fail 22 Apr 2021 228,645 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

various marker lights out

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 204,010 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 191,783 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 165,130 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 151,090 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 150,738 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 135,464 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2015 135,464 miles

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

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

Offside front and nearside front steering arms have play at inner joints.

Pass 21 Aug 2014 120,927 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 113,856 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 113,856 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

radiator cowling insecure

Pass 3 Oct 2012 85,184 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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SK59 NPX 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 66.7%.

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 SK59 NPX, 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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SK59 NPX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 26 October 2009.

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