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DK59 DTO

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

178,588 mi
Last recorded178,588 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 178,588 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2026 178,575 miles

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside rear backing plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 178,166 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive minor engine oil leak around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shocker bushes cracked and perished top and bottom (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 170,532 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 157,407 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle,

Pass 10 Aug 2022 153,095 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 148,095 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 143,770 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 139,777 miles

Nearside front and rear tyres sidewall scrubbed no cords

Pass 5 Sep 2018 129,459 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 118,179 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 105,469 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 94,325 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 80,102 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 67,062 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 51,889 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 36,499 miles

o/s steering rackend has slight play

Fail 26 Oct 2011 36,499 miles

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

o/s steering rackend has slight play

Pass 22 Sep 2010 18,318 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 DTO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 DTO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK59 DTO registered?

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

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The MOT history for DK59 DTO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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