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EX59 XAM

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

216,001 mi
Last recorded216,001 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 216,001 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 198,471 miles

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

Front both de wheels have a slight bind

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 191,255 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 191,255 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front bush (2.4.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2015 171,106 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 171,076 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure 'U' Bolts (2.4.B.7b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 152,344 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 127,873 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 127,863 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 104,640 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 104,637 miles

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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 XAM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX59 XAM registered?

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

Is EX59 XAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX59 XAM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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