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EX59 XBH

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

163,780 mi
Last recorded163,780 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX59 XBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 163,780 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity light cluster damp inside (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside sill damaged

Rear diff noisy

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower ball joints worn, offside front worn on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

noise from fan belt area

side loading door damaged and wont open

Pass 29 Jun 2023 162,658 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift in ball joint near limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush play in both front shock absorber shafts (5.3.2 (c))

coolant low (waterpump damp)

fanbelt worn

power steering pump noisy

rear differential very noisy

Fail 28 Jun 2023 162,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulged in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift in ball joint near limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush play in both front shock absorber shafts (5.3.2 (c))

coolant low (waterpump damp)

fanbelt worn

power steering pump noisy

rear differential very noisy

Pass 28 Jan 2022 142,260 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of nearside front to rear rusted (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush play in both front shock absorber shafts (5.3.2 (c))

power steering pump noisey

Fail 18 Jan 2022 142,259 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction management lamp on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Headlamp aim not tested both (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower mounting bracket badly bent (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of nearside front to rear rusted (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in outer corner ()

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush play in both front shock absorber shafts (5.3.2 (c))

power steering pump noisey

Pass 18 Feb 2020 142,169 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 139,441 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 124,858 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 109,758 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 94,560 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 79,674 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 66,879 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 54,877 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 41,149 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 XBH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 XBH, 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 XBH registered?

EX59 XBH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 8 October 2009.

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