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EX59 XBS

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

141,645 mi
Last recorded141,645 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 141,645 miles

Damage to nearside front

Hole in o/s/f side step

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2025 141,645 miles

Damage to nearside front

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Hole in o/s/f side step

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2024 129,210 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 129,210 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 114,346 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 114,346 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 101,259 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 94,514 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 86,126 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear slight leak from selector area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear body damage but no sharp edges

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced on drivers step corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 78,362 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 72,339 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 63,528 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 56,416 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Sep 2015 49,727 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 49,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 43,005 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2013 35,205 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 25,900 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 25,900 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 XBS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XBS, 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

How do I check the history of EX59 XBS?

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What year was EX59 XBS registered?

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

Is EX59 XBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX59 XBS shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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