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CE59 DBY

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

166,591 mi
Last recorded166,591 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE59 DBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 166,591 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 142,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing /worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2021 142,469 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing /worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 125,010 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 May 2019 112,760 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 96,477 miles

Engine management light on

Front bumper damage

Nearside Front slight play in shock absorber

Number plate damage

Offside Front Slight play in shock absorber

Fail 10 Apr 2018 96,477 miles

Engine management light on

Front bumper damage

Nearside Front slight play in shock absorber

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

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

Number plate damage

Offside Front Slight play in shock absorber

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 82,837 miles

engine oil leak

front bumper/grill damage

n/s middle outline marker missing

n/s mirror glass cracked

o/s/f and n/s/f lower suspension ball joints worn/slight lift

o/s/f and n/s/f shock absorbers have slight play

o/s/f and n/s/f upper sidelights/marker lights not working

Fail 3 May 2017 82,837 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine oil leak

front bumper/grill damage

n/s middle outline marker missing

n/s mirror glass cracked

o/s/f and n/s/f lower suspension ball joints worn/slight lift

o/s/f and n/s/f shock absorbers have slight play

o/s/f and n/s/f upper sidelights/marker lights not working

Pass 14 Apr 2016 66,442 miles

Cut in wall n/s/f tyre & wheel rim damaged

slight creak from steering when turned

Fail 14 Apr 2016 66,442 miles

Cut in wall n/s/f tyre & wheel rim damaged

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight creak from steering when turned

Pass 15 Apr 2015 52,930 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 52,930 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 45,515 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 39,120 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 31,643 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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CE59 DBY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CE59 DBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE59 DBY registered?

CE59 DBY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 15 September 2009.

Is CE59 DBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE59 DBY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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