MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
266,868 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to o/s/r corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn & corroded on edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
injector seal blowing around cylinders 3& 4
Central Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater not working lens damaged/loose (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
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 o/s/r corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn & corroded on edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
injector seal blowing around cylinders 3& 4
o/s mirror damaged
o/s/f sidemarker light in op
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
MIL lamp lit
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
MIL lamp lit
Handbrake travel high
Nearside Rear side wall has a cut but not exposing cords
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear cracking side walls
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Slight play in steering
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both passenger side tyres scuffed and cracking in the sidealls
drivers side brake binding slightly
Nearside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both passenger side tyres scuffed and cracking in the sidealls
drivers side brake binding slightly
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DA59 UPK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 UPK, 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 UPK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 21 December 2009.
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