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EX59 XBU

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

297,648 mi
Last recorded297,648 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 297,648 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 293,598 miles

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 293,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 268,912 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 243,291 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 243,291 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 229,509 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 215,381 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

FACTORY FITTED ENGINE COVER

N/S F ,O/S F and O/S R TYRES ARE DETEROIRATED ON OUTER WALLS

NO SPARE WHEEL IN CARRIER

Fail 3 May 2019 215,373 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords HAS 10 CUTS -235/65/16-113/115T 8 PLY (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

FACTORY FITTED ENGINE COVER

N/S F ,O/S F and O/S R TYRES ARE DETEROIRATED ON OUTER WALLS

NO SPARE WHEEL IN CARRIER

Pass 23 Mar 2018 193,717 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 193,717 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread getting low and cuts (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 165,003 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 141,159 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 114,903 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Apr 2014 89,197 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 71,606 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing low on outer edges

Pass 10 Oct 2012 62,525 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 56,699 miles

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

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 XBU 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 77.8%.

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 XBU, 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 XBU registered?

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

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