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OY59 GDZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

218,231 mi
Last recorded218,231 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY59 GDZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2024 218,231 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 217,002 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp insecure Both Sides (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 217,002 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp insecure Both Sides (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2019 192,710 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 May 2019 192,710 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019 185,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in Steering rack.

Pass 22 Dec 2017 168,720 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Dec 2017 168,720 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 153,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Front Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2016 153,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 139,808 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 125,144 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 100,052 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 17 Dec 2013 100,052 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Dec 2012 73,186 miles

off-side and near-side front shock absorbers have slight play in piston/rods

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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OY59 GDZ 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 60%.

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 OY59 GDZ, 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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OY59 GDZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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