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DE59 AHC

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

202,974 mi
Last recorded202,974 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 AHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 202,974 miles

reference vt30 document

Fail 31 Dec 2025 202,972 miles

Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted rear step loose-fractured (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust system insecure last bracket broken - loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended insecure -investigate (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing incomplete (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength arch-floor-investigate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

nsf steering gaiter twisting,front brake pipes rusting-scabbing,osf brake bindy,rear floor arch welding plated internally in places and sealered-ply wood inside fitted

rear chassis-box sections-leaf mount areas rusting,sills-step sills rusting,rear diff oil leak-spin off,nsf brake hose twisting,front discs poor-pitting,suspension-arms-running gear rusting

rear step tied with rope,engine oil maxed,oil leaks-injectors sign of compression leak-fumes evidence-covers fitted-investigate,bodywork-interior-seats neglected,duck tape on rear plate and light cluster

Pass 8 Jan 2025 198,725 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 198,725 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 195,485 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 191,649 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 188,238 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 184,665 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 180,614 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 175,159 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 168,916 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 163,283 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 156,693 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear and offside front tyres wearing low

steering system seems lighter in one direction than the other and steering wheel rocks when driving

Fail 30 Nov 2015 156,690 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance and lens broken (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear and offside front tyres wearing low

steering system seems lighter in one direction than the other and steering wheel rocks when driving

Pass 22 Sep 2014 141,914 miles

Headlight moved to recheck the light.

No passenger seat fitted at the time of test.

Fail 16 Sep 2013 119,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Sep 2013 119,848 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)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Sep 2012 101,269 miles

Oil leeking from diff pinion seal

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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DE59 AHC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DE59 AHC, 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 DE59 AHC registered?

DE59 AHC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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