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DG59 EXD

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

182,022 mi
Last recorded182,022 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 EXD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 182,022 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 170,420 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 148,733 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 142,757 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 142,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure U BOLTS (2.4.B.7b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 127,227 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 127,223 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 108,107 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 108,105 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 86,429 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/r tyre near limit

Fail 10 Sep 2014 86,423 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

low pad warning light on dash

n/s side repeater lens missing

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/r tyre near limit

rear pads low

slight play n/s/f and both rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 14 Nov 2013 71,376 miles

front brake pads approximately seventy percent worn

nearside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

play in both front anti roll bar bushes

slight lift both front ball joints

Pass 13 Nov 2012 51,498 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 51,493 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 EXD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DG59 EXD, 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 EXD registered?

DG59 EXD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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