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SK59 NPY

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,456 mi
Last recorded127,456 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK59 NPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 127,456 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber bush perished (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Nearside side door sliding difficult to open also has corrosion

Offside Rear light lens cracked

exhaust flexi corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2023 106,578 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair and parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

both rear light cracked

both slider doors corrosion

o/s mirror cracked taped

rear door corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2022 99,434 miles

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

Offside Front Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 99,434 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor has hole from corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light taped over showing white light. lens also broken (4.5.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 99,435 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 99,434 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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 NPY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 NPY, 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 SK59 NPY registered?

SK59 NPY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 26 November 2009.

Is SK59 NPY safe to buy?

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