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LX59 XKW

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

264,599 mi
Last recorded264,599 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX59 XKW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 264,599 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 264,416 miles

Nearside steering rack inner joint as slight play

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

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 264,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside steering rack inner joint as slight play

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

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 258,813 miles

uplift in lower ball joints

front shock absorbers condition

o/s/r lense damaged

rear tyres wearing

slight play in rear roll bar bushes

Pass 14 Oct 2016 211,397 miles

f pads wearing

play in n/s rack arm

slight play in front anti roll bushes

slight uplift n/s lower ball joint

Pass 28 Oct 2015 104,872 miles

rack arms slight play

slight lift in front balljoints

Fail 27 Oct 2015 172,542 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

rack arms slight play

slight lift in front balljoints

Pass 25 Oct 2014 135,644 miles

mirror condition

play in front roll bar bushes

Pass 22 Oct 2013 98,189 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

n/s/r anti roll bar link slight play

rear pads low

Pass 25 Oct 2012 64,696 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 64,695 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

hand brake travel

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 XKW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LX59 XKW, 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 XKW registered?

LX59 XKW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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