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RE59 DDX

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

191,017 mi
Last recorded191,017 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 DDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 191,017 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2024 191,012 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Leaking ()

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 189,875 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear around retaining clips (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front around retaining clips (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

cover missing off n/s rear seatbelt receiver

n/s rear reflector in bumper defective but has reflective tape on rear doors

Fail 4 Jul 2022 189,870 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure Ubolt front one of two (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear around retaining clips (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front around retaining clips (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

cover missing off n/s rear seatbelt receiver

n/s rear reflector in bumper defective but has reflective tape on rear doors

Pass 15 Dec 2020 184,499 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s close to limit on play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt receiver outer protective plastic cover missing

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 184,498 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt receiver outer protective plastic cover missing

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 169,969 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 159,450 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play border line (2.1.3 (b) (i))

handbrake readings only just met requirements 16%

slight play in front shock absorber shafts

Fail 20 Dec 2018 159,450 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play border line (2.1.3 (b) (i))

handbrake readings only just met requirements 16%

slight play in front shock absorber shafts

Pass 14 Dec 2017 141,530 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 131,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

seat belt cover damaged nearside row four

tail lift warning lamp on at all times

Pass 11 Jan 2016 126,424 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 118,532 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 94,919 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 70,351 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 70,341 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 54,641 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 37,045 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 14,948 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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RE59 DDX 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 73.7%.

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 RE59 DDX, 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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RE59 DDX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 5 October 2009.

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