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LX59 XHM

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

121,074 mi
Last recorded121,074 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX59 XHM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 121,074 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2023 119,409 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 119,407 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 114,232 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 114,231 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 110,970 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2021 110,970 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 109,959 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 109,928 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Body mounting fixings missing sharpe edges (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Registration plate incorrect spacing (0.1 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 102,275 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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)

offside front tyre thread cutdamaged

Fail 8 Jan 2018 102,275 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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)

offside front tyre thread cutdamaged

Pass 6 Jan 2017 95,355 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 87,772 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 87,772 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 79,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 79,242 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 71,091 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 64,559 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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LX59 XHM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LX59 XHM, 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 LX59 XHM registered?

LX59 XHM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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