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DG59 OSV

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

209,432 mi
Last recorded209,432 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 209,432 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 208,763 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 208,015 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2023 208,007 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 206,995 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 206,020 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 204,397 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 196,193 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 178,740 miles

OSF SEAT BADLY WORN TO ITS FRAME

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON EDGES 235/65/16C (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON EDGES 235/65/16C ALSO NAIL IN TYRE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 178,737 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 'O' BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 'D' BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring slipper excessively worn (2.4.B.5)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 'O' BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 'D' BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring slipper excessively worn (2.4.B.5)

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

OSF SEAT BADLY WORN TO ITS FRAME

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON EDGES 235/65/16C (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON EDGES 235/65/16C ALSO NAIL IN TYRE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 149,974 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

brake pad warning light on

Fail 25 Aug 2016 149,231 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush all rear (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 14 Sep 2015 130,466 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 130,132 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 129,757 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 106,129 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 105,966 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 84,290 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 49,560 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 49,645 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 OSV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OSV, 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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DG59 OSV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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