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DA59 UNH

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

203,084 mi
Last recorded203,084 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 203,084 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and repeat light bulb colours (4.4.3 (a))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever travel reserve (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2024 193,059 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens damaged

Offside Rear light unit slightly loose

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2024 193,055 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens damaged

Offside Rear light unit slightly loose

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 192,289 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear light cracked lens tape applied

Pass 24 Jun 2021 191,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lens cracked (lens tape applied)

Pass 11 Feb 2020 189,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear light damaged

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front repeator slightly damaged

Pass 4 Mar 2019 189,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear poistion light lens cracked

Offside Front repeator lens cracked

Pass 26 Feb 2018 188,228 miles

Offside Repeater damage.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Screen slight damage.

Pass 3 Mar 2017 185,625 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside repeator damged

Pass 11 Feb 2016 174,271 miles

Front anti roll bar D bushes slight play

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

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

Offside Front nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear reflectors deterioated

Pass 14 Apr 2015 173,764 miles

Offside front wheel geomatry looks incorrect.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Screen damage.

Fail 14 Apr 2015 173,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside front wheel geomatry looks incorrect.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Screen damage.

Pass 25 Feb 2014 158,002 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 158,002 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 98,651 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 UNH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DA59 UNH, 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 DA59 UNH registered?

DA59 UNH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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