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DK59 CHO

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

29,134 mi
Last recorded29,134 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK59 CHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 29,134 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 29,134 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 28,541 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 27,945 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 27,269 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 27,269 miles

Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a rear axle of a minibus with a single wheel fitment both (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2021 26,477 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 26,022 miles

Nearside Fluid leak, but not excessive slight leak from steering rack seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 26,072 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Fluid leak, but not excessive slight leak from steering rack seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 24,961 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 23,426 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 20,614 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 18,709 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 16,226 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 13,982 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 11,503 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 8,042 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 4,678 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 2,203 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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DK59 CHO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DK59 CHO, 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 DK59 CHO registered?

DK59 CHO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 11 September 2009.

Is DK59 CHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK59 CHO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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