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DE59 LDF

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2021
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

163,365 mi
Last recorded163,365 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2021 163,365 miles

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

Direction indicator not working offside front mirror (sharp edges) (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested cat and dpf removed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Emissions not tested smoking (8.2.2.2 (e))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam offside front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Position lamp showing white light to the rear offside light lense brocken rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps offside rear (4.7.2 (a))

Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function offside front (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak nearside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working offside rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn nearside rear eye bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play nearside front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play offside front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (bottle leaking) (3.5 (a))

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface offside rear (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

both rear half shafts leaking from back plates

nearside bottom mirror glass broken

offside bottom mirror glass missing

rear doors in poor condition

stone chip in windscreen

water light on dash

Pass 21 May 2020 140,077 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 236,085 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 236,083 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 236,082 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side 88 effot only (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 May 2017 220,415 miles

n/s/r brake pipe corroding, hand brake only just met requirements, stone chip on windscreen

slight play in wheel bearing o/s/r

Fail 27 May 2017 220,409 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance sharp edge (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r brake pipe corroding, hand brake only just met requirements, stone chip on windscreen

slight play in wheel bearing o/s/r

Pass 11 May 2016 206,154 miles

handbrake only just met requirements

wipers damaged,passen ger rear brake pipe rusty,all brake discs lipped

Fail 10 May 2016 206,144 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour sharp edges-broken (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour sharp edges broken (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

wipers damaged,passen ger rear brake pipe rusty,all brake discs lipped

Pass 28 Nov 2014 185,709 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s rear brake pad wiring insecure

slight oil leaks both rear hubs

Fail 20 Nov 2014 185,342 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s rear brake pad wiring insecure

slight oil leaks both rear hubs

Pass 6 Dec 2012 157,571 miles

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

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 LDF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LDF, 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 LDF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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