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DK59 ETV

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

317,974 mi
Last recorded317,974 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 317,974 miles

Nearside Rear cluster light slight damaged

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

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

general corrostion

Fail 15 Nov 2022 317,854 miles

Front Hydraulic brake calliper damaged both side (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting door (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear cluster light slight damaged

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

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

general corrostion

Pass 12 Nov 2021 298,254 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 282,455 miles

Central exhaust mount lose

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 264,641 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

corosn under seal out dscrapit ary

Fail 13 Nov 2019 264,633 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

corosn under seal out dscrapit ary

Pass 8 Nov 2018 242,010 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 219,706 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chips (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 219,706 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chips (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 205,047 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 197,500 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 194,470 miles

Front brake pads worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 13 Nov 2013 156,455 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 156,435 miles

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 115,985 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 ETV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ETV, 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 ETV registered?

DK59 ETV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 15 November 2009.

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