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AV59 XRM

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

196,158 mi
Last recorded196,158 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 196,158 miles

Both front shocks have slight play in them

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine oil leak

oil leak from rear diff

rear anti-roll bar bushes worn

Fail 16 Jul 2020 196,158 miles

Central Front Sub-frame has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect suspect bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced new bulb required (4.1.4 (a))

Both front shocks have slight play in them

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine oil leak

oil leak from rear diff

rear anti-roll bar bushes worn

Pass 4 Jul 2019 186,527 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

both front have shocks slight play in them

engine oil leak

movement in rear anti-roll bar bushes

oil leak from rear diff

Fail 3 Jul 2019 186,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

both front have shocks slight play in them

engine oil leak

movement in rear anti-roll bar bushes

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 16 Jun 2018 180,883 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Jun 2018 180,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen suspect bulb fitted wrong (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jun 2017 164,649 miles

axle oil leak

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

nearside headlamp bulb projecting poor pattern

nearside rear reflector damaged

play in both front inner tie rods

both front camber adjuster bolts incorrectly located and suspect camber incorrect

Fail 2 Jun 2017 164,629 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

axle oil leak

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

nearside headlamp bulb projecting poor pattern

nearside rear reflector damaged

play in both front inner tie rods

both front camber adjuster bolts incorrectly located and suspect camber incorrect

Fail 9 May 2017 164,600 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

axle oil leak

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

play in both inner tie rods

slight sharp edges on front bumper corners

Pass 7 May 2016 145,177 miles

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

oil leak

slight sharp edge nearside front bumper

excessive play in both inner tie rods

Fail 6 May 2016 145,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

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

oil leak

slight sharp edge nearside front bumper

excessive play in both inner tie rods

Pass 8 May 2015 132,732 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 114,296 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

offside inner tie rod has excessive play

rear anti-roll bar bushes in poor condition

Fail 1 May 2014 114,293 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

offside inner tie rod has excessive play

rear anti-roll bar bushes in poor condition

Pass 10 May 2013 90,972 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 May 2013 90,972 miles

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

Oil leak

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 XRM 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 50%.

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 XRM, 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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AV59 XRM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 14 December 2009.

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