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AL59 RED

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

163,600 mi
Last recorded163,600 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL59 RED
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 163,600 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 162,161 miles

Offside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2024 162,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 159,667 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 158,631 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 155,988 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 154,315 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 154,314 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 150,895 miles

Offside Front brake slightly binding

both rear indicators going white

Pass 22 Oct 2018 142,294 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear rear left hand shock absorber outer casing corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2017 133,287 miles

Nearside Rear side pannel damage

Pass 9 Nov 2016 124,145 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 115,656 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 103,966 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 103,966 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 93,808 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 93,808 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Nearside center side marker light insecure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 70,146 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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AL59 RED is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AL59 RED, 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 AL59 RED registered?

AL59 RED is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 7 December 2009.

Is AL59 RED safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL59 RED shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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