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DG59 ERJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

224,892 mi
Last recorded224,892 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 ERJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 224,892 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 223,032 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 221,665 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 218,775 miles

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

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

rear door handle damaged

Pass 6 Apr 2022 218,466 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 217,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb faded (4.4.3 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Oct 2019 216,259 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb faded (4.4.3 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Sep 2019 216,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to front pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to front pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb faded (4.4.3 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake discs rusted

Pass 31 Aug 2018 209,788 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 192,338 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 192,338 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 173,985 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint slight lift in ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint slight lift in ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Sep 2016 173,985 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint slight lift in ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint slight lift in ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Sep 2015 152,871 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 28 Sep 2015 152,871 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Aug 2014 132,309 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

ingress of water in offside headlight

Pass 26 Sep 2013 98,196 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 76,534 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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DG59 ERJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DG59 ERJ, 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 DG59 ERJ registered?

DG59 ERJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 4 September 2009.

Is DG59 ERJ safe to buy?

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