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DE59 GWJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,731 mi
Last recorded187,731 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 187,731 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both sides front to rear inner and outer sills corroded

Both sides front tyres starting to get low worn edges

N/S/F headlight slightly insecure

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides front and gaitors incomplete (5.3.2 (d))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

all doors corroded

low hand brake efforts

power steering poor operation

Pass 10 Dec 2024 173,850 miles

both front shock absorber gaitors incomplete

front exhaust flexi section mounting bracket broken

front registration plate damaged

movement in n/s front tie rod end

oil leak

rear anti roll bar D bushes worn

strong advise - o/s front shock absorber damp and worn

Pass 5 Dec 2023 163,566 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

O/S/R light lense cracked

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides front ()

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides front and shocker covers incomplete (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 152,491 miles

oil leak on engine

pad warning light on dash

Fail 12 Dec 2022 152,487 miles

Body component corroded and likely to cause injury back doors corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury body coner (6.2.1 (a) (i))

oil leak on engine

pad warning light on dash

Pass 7 Dec 2021 141,989 miles

pad warning light on dash

Fail 7 Dec 2021 141,982 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

pad warning light on dash

Pass 11 Dec 2020 132,093 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 132,089 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 117,880 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 107,591 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 107,260 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour on wing mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 98,833 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 84,584 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 84,244 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 70,929 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 61,174 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 61,174 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 55,378 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 55,378 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 45,345 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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DE59 GWJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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