MOT Status
ValidMileage
160,311 miAbove average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated some reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
slight under body corrosion
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated some reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
slight under body corrosion
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
coolant light illuminated
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
coolant light illuminated
Both sides of the body have bubbles of corrosion
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Door surface corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()
Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Wing mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Sliding door (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Both sides of the body have bubbles of corrosion
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Door surface corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
engine oil leak
nearside and offside metal brake pipes corroded
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
engine oil leak
nearside and offside metal brake pipes corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o.s.f and n.s.f brake discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside n.s loading door has corrosion on front lower edge
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both sides inner and outer sills have bubbles of corrosion
Brake pipes coverd in seallant
Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Arm both sides (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Doors has buble of corrossion
Offside Front Door has buble of corrossion
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipes coverd in seallant
Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Arm both sides (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Doors has buble of corrossion
Offside Front Door has buble of corrossion
corrosion on front to rear brake pipes
free play osf drumstick
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
corrosion on front to rear brake pipes
free play osf drumstick
Offside Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)
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)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
damage to spare wheel carrier
play in both o/s and n/s steering sockets
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?
Based on 4,037,050 MOT tests across 408,496 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
FD59 ELW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 FD59 ELW, 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
How do I check the history of FD59 ELW?
You can check the full history of FD59 ELW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was FD59 ELW registered?
FD59 ELW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 16 December 2009.
Is FD59 ELW safe to buy?
The MOT history for FD59 ELW shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does FD59 ELW have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FD59 ELW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.