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AV59 XSL

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

171,321 mi
Last recorded171,321 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 171,321 miles

both rear anti roll bar d bushes have play

hand brake has little reserve travel

offside front inner rack joint has play

offside inner rack joint has play

offside rear light lens damaged

various panel damage

various side marker lights not working

Fail 22 Aug 2018 171,321 miles

Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury nearside loading door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

both rear anti roll bar d bushes have play

hand brake has little reserve travel

offside front inner rack joint has play

offside inner rack joint has play

offside rear light lens damaged

various panel damage

various side marker lights not working

Pass 29 Dec 2017 169,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing thin on edges and worn on outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Center and rear side markers not working

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Dec 2017 169,953 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH front to rears marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing thin on edges and worn on outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Center and rear side markers not working

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 150,251 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f, n/s/f and n/s/c side markers not working

rack ends have play

Fail 13 Dec 2016 150,251 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f, n/s/f and n/s/c side markers not working

rack ends have play

Pass 11 Dec 2015 132,393 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front/rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushs (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushs (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 115,041 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 115,041 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 92,050 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 92,050 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 75,553 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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 XSL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 XSL, 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 XSL registered?

AV59 XSL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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