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N30 XEN

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,860 mi
Last recorded190,860 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN30 XEN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 190,860 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

vehicle weight plate is illegible, weight taken from brake rollers during brake test. 3374kg vehicle laden

Pass 3 Oct 2024 189,992 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

vehicle weight plate is illegible, weight taken from brake rollers during brake test 3294kg (laden)

Pass 11 Aug 2020 187,472 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 187,472 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 186,301 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 185,448 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Jul 2018 185,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Sep 2017 183,866 miles

Wheel covers fitted not allowing brake visual check.

Fail 31 Aug 2017 183,865 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Wheel covers fitted not allowing brake visual check.

Pass 1 Sep 2016 181,329 miles

N/S/R wheel brake slightly binding

slight play in N/S/F steering rack end

Fail 31 Aug 2016 181,328 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

N/S/R wheel brake slightly binding

slight play in N/S/F steering rack end

Pass 2 Sep 2015 178,749 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

knocking noise from front

slight play in nearside and offside inner rack ball joints

spare wheel missing

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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N30 XEN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N30 XEN, 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 N30 XEN?

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What year was N30 XEN registered?

N30 XEN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 26 November 2009.

Is N30 XEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N30 XEN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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