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SM59 KWV

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

366,738 mi
Last recorded366,738 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 KWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 366,738 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2023 366,710 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement both (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 290,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment both sides (1.1.18 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 229,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside 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))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 163,714 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 163,714 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 May 2019 146,120 miles

Nearside Rear Lower shock absorber bush eye damaged

Fail 8 May 2019 146,118 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeater lamp broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower shock absorber bush eye damaged

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 132,931 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' and centre (8.3.1d)

engine light on [ this will be a m o t fail next year test ]

Fail 25 Apr 2018 132,931 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint socket spring weak steering rack arm inner joint (2.2.B.1e)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outter edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' and centre (8.3.1d)

engine light on [ this will be a m o t fail next year test ]

Pass 18 Apr 2017 109,391 miles

N/S/R Shock absorber lower eye damage but no seriously weakend

O/S/F Brake binding on slightly

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Set to 'O' ()

Fail 18 Apr 2017 109,391 miles

N/S/R Shock absorber lower eye damage but no seriously weakend

O/S/F Brake binding on slightly

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Set to 'O' ()

Pass 13 Apr 2016 83,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing hard on outter edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 83,031 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end socket spring weak steering rack arm inner joint (2.2.B.1e)

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

Offside Front Track rod end socket spring weak steering rack arm inner joint (2.2.B.1e)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing hard on outter edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 45,355 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 37,648 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 18 Dec 2012 28,469 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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SM59 KWV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SM59 KWV, 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 SM59 KWV registered?

SM59 KWV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 29 December 2009.

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