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VU59 MDO

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,560 mi
Last recorded69,560 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU59 MDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 69,560 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 64,288 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Jan 2025 64,288 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 60,092 miles

Nearside Rear LIGHT LENS DAMAGED

Fail 9 Feb 2024 60,087 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle N/S/F RECORDING A LOWER READING (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear LIGHT LENS DAMAGED

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 52,232 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 52,232 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working 3x n/s side markers + 1x o/s side marker (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 41,269 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 38,125 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 31,522 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Apr 2018 31,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Apr 2017 22,062 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Apr 2016 13,635 miles

oil leak

Pass 1 May 2015 4,161 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 3,879 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 3,212 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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VU59 MDO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VU59 MDO, 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 VU59 MDO registered?

VU59 MDO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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