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DE59 MXC

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,191 mi
Last recorded114,191 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 MXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 114,191 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Dust cover deteriorated / damaged (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Dust cover deteriorated / damaged (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2026 114,189 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Dust cover deteriorated / damaged (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Dust cover deteriorated / damaged (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 108,931 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Dust cover cracking / splitting (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 101,085 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 101,058 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 98,894 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 98,892 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 89,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 77,735 miles

Front BOTH TYRES STARTING TO CRACK ON INNER SIDEWALL

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front RACK END SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 27 Sep 2016 70,406 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 70,406 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 60,090 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 47,670 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 37,606 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 27,966 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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 MXC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MXC, 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 MXC registered?

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

Is DE59 MXC safe to buy?

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