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DE59 LDN

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

137,852 mi
Last recorded137,852 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 137,852 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Oct 2016 137,852 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 129,790 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush end bushes (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 25 Oct 2014 120,913 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 120,913 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 111,996 miles

N/S rear shock absorber mounting to axle damaged

Pass 15 Nov 2012 104,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both inner rack ends have slight play

n/s/r axle/shock bracket bent

Fail 13 Nov 2012 104,144 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both inner rack ends have slight play

n/s/r axle/shock bracket bent

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 LDN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LDN, 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 LDN registered?

DE59 LDN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 17 December 2009.

Is DE59 LDN safe to buy?

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