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CE59 DFL

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

214,182 mi
Last recorded214,182 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE59 DFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 214,182 miles

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

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced b piller (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2021 214,178 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced b piller (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 213,379 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

fuel tank wet but not dripping

Fail 17 Sep 2020 213,338 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values started to do a DPF regeneration (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front brake pipes corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced side repeater (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear side marker lamp inop

Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel tank wet but no drips

power steering noisy and notchy but working

Pass 19 Sep 2019 212,218 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 209,447 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 202,208 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 188,519 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 169,557 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 163,313 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 143,821 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 101,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 DFL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CE59 DFL, 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 CE59 DFL registered?

CE59 DFL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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