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CE59 MTU

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

150,273 mi
Last recorded150,273 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 150,273 miles

Brake pad warning light on dash

Brake pipes coated in grease

Front brake discs scored and worn

N/S/F lower ball joint has movement

N/S/R shock absorber casing rotten

Oil leak

Windscreen cracked

Fail 28 Oct 2019 150,273 miles

Brake pad warning light on dash

Brake pipes coated in grease

Front brake discs scored and worn

N/S/F lower ball joint has movement

N/S/R shock absorber casing rotten

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen cracked

Pass 30 Oct 2018 134,740 miles

brake pipes coated in grease

movement in steering rack

windscreen cracked

Fail 29 Oct 2018 134,740 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

brake pipes coated in grease

movement in steering rack

windscreen cracked

Pass 4 Aug 2017 123,468 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 123,468 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 113,649 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 113,649 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 87,343 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 79,578 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 56,375 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 MTU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MTU, 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 MTU registered?

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

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