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SV59 NLU

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

196,352 mi
Last recorded196,352 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV59 NLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 196,352 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 194,549 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 183,426 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 183,426 miles

Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury side loading door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2020 134,719 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 120,177 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 102,900 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 90,104 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Rear diff ()

Pass 12 Oct 2016 78,625 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Oct 2015 72,723 miles

N/s inner rack end worn

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

O/s & n/s rear tyres scrubbed on outer edges

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 72,718 miles

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

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

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

Front exhaust bracket broken

N/s inner rack end worn

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

O/s & n/s rear tyres scrubbed on outer edges

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 50,455 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 33,447 miles

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

wear on nearside rear outer tyre sidewall.

Fail 23 Oct 2013 33,447 miles

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

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

wear on nearside rear outer tyre sidewall.

Pass 19 Oct 2012 25,835 miles

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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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SV59 NLU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SV59 NLU, 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 SV59 NLU registered?

SV59 NLU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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