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DK59 DSY

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,568 mi
Last recorded123,568 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK59 DSY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2023 123,568 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin Front flexy by DPF blowing (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexy tail pipe holed and blowing. (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

No side reflectors / marker lights fitted.

No visible date stamp on N/S/R outer tyre

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 122,980 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 122,975 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 120,605 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 113,421 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 104,546 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 97,245 miles

all disc's worn

Pass 14 Sep 2015 80,012 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 78,298 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 64,493 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 49,297 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Side step light not working

Pass 14 Sep 2011 34,255 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 1 Sep 2010 17,502 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 17,502 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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 DSY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DSY, 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 DSY registered?

DK59 DSY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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