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EX59 XAJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

215,667 mi
Last recorded215,667 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX59 XAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2024 215,667 miles

Doors and body panels corroded

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2024 215,667 miles

Doors and body panels corroded

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 202,896 miles

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

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

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

Fail 25 Mar 2023 202,896 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 195,205 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 185,740 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 183,215 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 182,213 miles

handbreak warnning light is on

Fail 28 Mar 2018 182,213 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

handbreak warnning light is on

Pass 8 Mar 2017 178,562 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 178,562 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 174,665 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2016 174,665 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2015 152,575 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 152,575 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 151,270 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 122,377 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 93,970 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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EX59 XAJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 EX59 XAJ, 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 EX59 XAJ registered?

EX59 XAJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is EX59 XAJ safe to buy?

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