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DE59 MXL

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,539 mi
Last recorded144,539 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 MXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 144,539 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 144,539 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 104,622 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 104,622 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 89,284 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 72,933 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 57,953 miles

N/S/ Upper and Lower screen has crack not affecting view of the road

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

O/S/Lower screen has crack not affecting view of the road

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 MXL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 MXL, 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 MXL registered?

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

Is DE59 MXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE59 MXL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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