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EX59 XAO

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

305,850 mi
Last recorded305,850 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 305,850 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 305,356 miles

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

body corrosion

Fail 10 Aug 2022 305,354 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

body corrosion

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 304,997 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 304,996 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn a (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 295,859 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

rust on sliding door and o/r/f wing corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2019 274,850 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 256,826 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2018 256,826 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 247,309 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 224,179 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 193,348 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 162,047 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 127,586 miles
Pass 7 May 2012 92,288 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 XAO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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