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VK59 OKT

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2178cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

441,872 mi
Last recorded441,872 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 OKT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,178cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 441,872 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 415,601 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 370,507 miles

Central Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover split & damaged

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

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover missing

nearside repeater lamp lens missing

rear both sides suspension bump stop missing

Fail 26 Sep 2020 370,507 miles

Central Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover split & damaged

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover missing

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

nearside repeater lamp lens missing

rear both sides suspension bump stop missing

Pass 9 Sep 2019 348,638 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 348,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Side repeater not working n/s and o/s (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 326,857 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber play between shaft and casing

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 326,856 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D shaped (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit modified so that its function is seriously affected airbag (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension unit modified so that its function is seriously affected airbag (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front shock absorber play between shaft and casing

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 317,089 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 317,088 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 295,161 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Sep 2015 260,142 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 259,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Elm light on

Nearside Mirror arm damaged

Offside Front Body bolt loose

Various side markers inop and missing

Pass 18 Jul 2014 200,269 miles

nearside front sidereapter lens missing

rear roll bar and link rubber bushes worn

slight lift in both front bottom ball joints

slight play both front inner rack ends

Fail 16 Jul 2014 200,269 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front sidereapter lens missing

rear roll bar and link rubber bushes worn

slight lift in both front bottom ball joints

slight play both front inner rack ends

various sidemarkers inop

Pass 13 Sep 2013 142,163 miles

lift in both front lower ball joints

slight in front inner rack ends

various sidemarkers inop

Fail 13 Sep 2013 142,163 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

lift in both front lower ball joints

slight in front inner rack ends

various sidemarkers inop

Pass 27 Sep 2012 114,389 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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VK59 OKT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,178cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VK59 OKT, 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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VK59 OKT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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