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DE59 GWP

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,949 mi
Last recorded163,949 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 163,949 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 155,021 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 144,329 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 136,272 miles

Condensation in both head lamps

Diff seal leaking

NSF shocker has slight misting of oil

NSF tyre is heavily perished

NSF tyre worn on edges

NSR light cluster damaged

OS and NS mirrors are damaged

OS mirror loose (not insecure)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight play in both rear D-bushes

Fail 20 Nov 2019 136,262 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Condensation in both head lamps

Diff seal leaking

NSF shocker has slight misting of oil

NSF tyre is heavily perished

NSF tyre worn on edges

NSR light cluster damaged

OS and NS mirrors are damaged

OS mirror loose (not insecure)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight play in both rear D-bushes

Pass 16 Nov 2018 130,649 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 130,643 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 123,107 miles

Both front steering inner tie rod arm ball joints slight play

Both rear tyres near legal limit

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 3 May 2016

Both front inner steering tie rod arms have slight play in ball joints

Both front lower suspension ball joints slight play

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 105,343 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres have nails in tread

Pass 7 Mar 2014 97,342 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in nearside & offside front lower suspension ball joints

Fail 21 Feb 2014 97,324 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in nearside & offside front lower suspension ball joints

Fail 21 Sep 2012 83,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 83,481 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 GWP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GWP, 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 GWP registered?

DE59 GWP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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