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DG59 ETA

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

332,296 mi
Last recorded332,296 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 ETA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 332,296 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPE UNITS GREASED AND UNDERSEALED

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

VEHICLE STRUCTURE AND COMPONENTS UNDERSEALED

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

brake disc units and pads displaying wear x 4

Pass 16 Oct 2023 320,666 miles

ALL BRAKE DISC UNITS DISPLAYING WEAR/CORROSION X4

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

VEHICLE UNDERSIDE AREAS UNDERSEALED

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced VARIOUS AREAS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake pipe units heavilly greased

Pass 10 Oct 2022 312,960 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush unit worn (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush unit worn (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all units including front to rear units (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 302,994 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

both front shock absorbers have slight lateral movement in stansion

Pass 3 Sep 2020 288,426 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 279,645 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 275,294 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 275,289 miles

Central Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 265,355 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance mirror (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

upper windscreen cracked not obscuring drivers front view

Fail 1 Jun 2017 265,304 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance mirror (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

upper windscreen cracked not obscuring drivers front view

Pass 9 Jun 2016 255,505 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 222,422 miles

Oil leak

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 222,421 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 140,938 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 71,424 miles

Oil leak

cut in outer sidewall of n/s front tyre.

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 ETA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White 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 DG59 ETA, 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 ETA registered?

DG59 ETA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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