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NJ59 NDL

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

146,599 mi
Last recorded146,599 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ59 NDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 146,599 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 143,231 miles

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

Nearside Front marker light not working

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 143,231 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board flexi leaking (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front marker light not working

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 138,962 miles

Exhaust back box hanger broken

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both side (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 138,962 miles

Exhaust back box hanger broken

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 May 2023 131,250 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2022 126,978 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front door corrosion

Offside Rear light lens cracked

both rear doors corrosion

Fail 3 Jun 2022 126,978 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. complete (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded complete front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front door corrosion

Offside Rear light lens cracked

both rear doors corrosion

Pass 18 May 2021 122,608 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

rear doors corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2019 113,128 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 107,717 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 102,537 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 102,537 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 97,545 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 91,926 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 91,926 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 87,056 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 72,680 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 53,285 miles

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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NJ59 NDL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc 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 NJ59 NDL, 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 NJ59 NDL registered?

NJ59 NDL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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