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DG59 XNH

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

269,414 mi
Last recorded269,414 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 XNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 269,414 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 266,685 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 266,685 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 256,866 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 235,953 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 235,953 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 212,004 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 183,989 miles

Eml light on

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

general under body wear

Pass 22 May 2019 181,569 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced flat bed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 May 2019 181,569 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced flat bed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 179,456 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Aug 2017 179,261 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour mirror (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 May 2016 156,072 miles

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

play in steering rack inner jionts

Pass 13 May 2015 131,641 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2014 96,974 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Diff pinion oil seal leaking

Nearside front tyre has slight wear on inner edge

Nearside rear mudguard cracked

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

Offside front indicator side repeater lens cracked

Pass 9 May 2013 55,241 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 55,241 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside wide angle mirror broken

Offside side marker light out

Pass 25 Apr 2012 34,558 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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DG59 XNH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DG59 XNH, 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 DG59 XNH registered?

DG59 XNH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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