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DE59 LDU

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,653 mi
Last recorded170,653 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 170,653 miles

both front wishbone arms corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2026 176,464 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

both front wishbone arms corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2025 169,617 miles

both front brake pipes started to corrod

rear pads low

Pass 22 Feb 2024 164,495 miles

both front brake pipes started to corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2024 164,447 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front brake pipes started to corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2023 158,666 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 158,666 miles

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

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

Tailgate corroded and likely to cause injury SHARP EDGE (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 151,028 miles

both front brake pipes started to corrod

both rear tyres nearing wear indicators

Pass 12 Jan 2021 144,935 miles

nearside handbrake requires attention

Pass 4 Feb 2020 138,076 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 138,076 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 126,307 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REARS CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component BOTH SIDES OF RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

emissions to clean to detect

Pass 20 Jan 2018 121,188 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 118,272 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light on

eml light on

steering rack damp

Pass 10 Feb 2016 116,742 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 116,742 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rod (2.2.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 115,470 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 115,470 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 113,304 miles

brake pad warning light on at time of test

Pass 10 Sep 2013 104,143 miles

no ehaust flow detected

slight play in n/s/f drum stick (rack)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 73,406 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 LDU 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 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 LDU, 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 LDU registered?

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

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