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AV59 XRG

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

145,316 mi
Last recorded145,316 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 XRG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 145,316 miles

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

Offside direction indicator flashes fast

brake wear warning lamp stays on

Fail 16 Oct 2024 145,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside direction indicator flashing fast

brake wear warning lamp stays on

Fail 19 Mar 2024 145,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

brake warning lamp illuminated

Pass 12 Jan 2023 141,957 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Front SHOCK ABSORBER GAITOR MISSING

Nearside Rear LIGHT LENS DAMAGED NOT EMITTING WHITE LIGHT TO REAR

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

Offside Front SHOCK ABSORBER GAITOR MISSING

Fail 9 Jan 2023 141,957 miles

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Front SHOCK ABSORBER GAITOR MISSING

Nearside Rear LIGHT LENS DAMAGED NOT EMITTING WHITE LIGHT TO REAR

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front SHOCK ABSORBER GAITOR MISSING

Pass 11 Jan 2022 138,819 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 138,819 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working and lens missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 134,950 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift in b/j when jacked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift in b/j when jacked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine & intercooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 134,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift in b/j when jacked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift in b/j when jacked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine & intercooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 130,549 miles

Nearside Front Upper marker light inoperative

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

both mirror surrounds damaged

both rear light lenses damaged

Fail 11 Nov 2019 130,544 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Upper marker light inoperative

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

both mirror surrounds damaged

both rear light lenses damaged

Pass 19 Nov 2018 127,559 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 127,557 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both sides have cuts with cords showing,235/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked with yellow chalk. (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 118,343 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 118,342 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 100,815 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 1 off sidelight not working

Nearside Rear lens damaged

Offside Rear 1 offsidelight not working

Fail 9 Jun 2016 100,811 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 1 off sidelight not working

Nearside Rear lens damaged

Offside Rear 1 offsidelight not working

Pass 13 Jun 2015 83,407 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 83,460 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 69,353 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 36,765 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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AV59 XRG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 AV59 XRG, 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 AV59 XRG registered?

AV59 XRG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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