MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
366,738 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
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))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower shock absorber bush eye damaged
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))
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 ]
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 ]
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' ()
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' ()
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)
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)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Both front tyres worn on edges.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?
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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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SM59 KWV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 29 December 2009.
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