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DK59 DPU

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

114,680 mi
Last recorded114,680 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK59 DPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 114,680 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside lower mirror glass missing

Slight damage nearside front lower sub-frame/slam panel

Pass 12 Feb 2025 107,492 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside lower mirror glass missing

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Slight damage nearside front lower sub-frame/slam panel

Pass 5 Jan 2024 100,894 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 93,839 miles

Handbrake cable slack, lever comes to the stop

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 88,259 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened Lefthand front edge damaged (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 88,255 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Twin wheel Inner tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible Leaf spring leaves out of alignment fouling mounting area (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible Leaf spring leaves out of alignment fouling mounting area (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened Sub frame damaged front edge (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 83,067 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 83,065 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle wheel binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2019 748,750 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 74,739 miles

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

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

diesel heater pipes heavily cracked/perished

front sub frame slightly damaged

slight play in both front d bushes

water leak

Pass 11 May 2018 63,694 miles

Nearside Front Near side sub frame cross member damaged but safe

Fail 2 May 2018 63,668 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to cause a short Rubbing on brake pipe (1.9.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure Track rod to track rod end (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short Tow bar wiring (1.9.2b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Near side sub frame cross member damaged but safe

Offside Body excess panel not fitted

Rear Park brake just made requirements

X4 Wheel nuts fitted at time of test

Pass 31 Aug 2017 58,752 miles

Offside Front indicator lens on mirror half missing but no sharp edges.

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 11 Aug 2016 33,880 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 13,015 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 6,418 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 5,446 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 DPU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DPU, 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 DPU registered?

DK59 DPU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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