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DA59 OGJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

149,802 mi
Last recorded149,802 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA59 OGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 149,802 miles

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

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

p.a.s.drive belt noisy under load

Fail 6 May 2026 149,798 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

parking brake lever travel high

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

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

p.a.s.drive belt noisy under load

Pass 17 Dec 2024 148,166 miles

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 148,154 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 145,316 miles

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

park brake has little reserve service/adjustment maybe required

Pass 21 Dec 2022 141,368 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 141,359 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 138,097 miles

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both and have slight play (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 138,093 miles

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

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

both front shocks have slight play

Pass 27 Nov 2020 124,532 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front shocks have play in slider (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 124,531 miles

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front shocks have play in slider (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 109,205 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 98,600 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 87,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 87,076 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 77,003 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 77,003 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 63,213 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 63,213 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 51,883 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 42,916 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 31,813 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 31,813 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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DA59 OGJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 DA59 OGJ, 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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DA59 OGJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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