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DA59 UPZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

201,588 mi
Last recorded201,588 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA59 UPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 201,588 miles

Offside Front mirror indicator casing broken

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

both rear hub seals weaping

damage to nearside lower quarter panel

Fail 22 Mar 2018 201,588 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported dpf bracket corroded of (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front mirror indicator casing broken

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

damage to nearside lower quarter panel

pad warning light on showing fault

traction control light on showing fault

Pass 27 Mar 2017 175,383 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all four (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear diff damp

Pass 8 Feb 2016 150,716 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 125,128 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2014 109,351 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

driver seat wearing

Pass 20 Dec 2012 81,640 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 UPZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UPZ, 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 UPZ registered?

DA59 UPZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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