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EF59 XZS

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

354,106 mi
Last recorded354,106 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 XZS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 354,106 miles

corrosion present under the van

Pass 25 Mar 2025 350,323 miles

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

corrosion present under vehicle

Pass 28 Dec 2023 345,523 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear inner ache corroded

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

body corroded in parts

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2023 345,514 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner -outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor-arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both,offside weaker (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

back plates poor-nsr incimplete,inlet manifold noisy fast idle,fuel tank straps rusting,rear tyre treads uneven wear-low

no srs light,screen cracked-chipped in places,aircon pipes loose fit,gearbox oil leak,engine oil leak,rear diff oil leak,service overdue alert -730d active,window switches poor

osf window inop,exhaust-shockers-underbody-arches-pipes-running gear rusting,roll bar bushes not great,suspension rattle,front splash trims poor,front brake discs scored-pitting+nsr

Pass 14 Jan 2023 342,155 miles

inlet system noisy under acceleration-investigate,side marker cover poor,nsr brake back plate poor,brake discs rusting-lipped-brake noise,osf brake pipe rusting

rear arches-rear floor rusting,nsr tyre tread uneven wear,front splash guard covers poor,running gear-fuel tank strap-units rusting

screen chipped,bonnet catch-lever stiff,osf window inop,service overdue alert on -730d,oil leaks-spill,engine oil leak,gearbox oil leak,rear diff oil leak,airbag light inop

Fail 9 Jan 2023 342,154 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded above fuel tank too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration investigate - service it (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working x 3 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working x 2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

inlet system noisy under acceleration-investigate,side marker cover poor,nsr brake back plate poor,brake discs rusting-lipped-brake noise,osf brake pipe rusting

rear arches-rear floor rusting,nsr tyre tread uneven wear,front splash guard covers poor,running gear-fuel tank strap-units rusting

screen chipped,bonnet catch-lever stiff,osf window inop,service overdue alert on -730d,oil leaks-spill,engine oil leak,gearbox oil leak,rear diff oil leak,airbag light inop

Pass 11 Dec 2021 336,982 miles

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

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Pass 27 Oct 2020 333,781 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2020 333,781 miles

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

Front Exhaust system insecure clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2019 332,054 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 328,710 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Rear doors slightly corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 328,705 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Rear doors slightly corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 312,788 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 312,787 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 297,821 miles

bodywork damage evident

brake pad light displayed

park brake efficiency just met

Pass 5 Sep 2015 271,690 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 203,516 miles

Oil leak

pad warning light on

Fail 11 Aug 2014 199,809 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

pad warning light on

Pass 12 Aug 2013 118,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both inner tie rods slight play

Pass 9 Oct 2012 98,097 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 98,097 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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EF59 XZS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EF59 XZS, 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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EF59 XZS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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