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NJ59 NFC

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

173,942 mi
Last recorded173,942 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ59 NFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 173,942 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sliding door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 173,921 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sliding door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 167,583 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced drivers door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sliding door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 167,578 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced drivers door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sliding door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 163,256 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1x full length (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 157,307 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both brake pipes running front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Damaged and nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 157,299 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both brake pipes running front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Damaged and nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 150,234 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 150,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2020 141,817 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 135,183 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 129,191 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 123,273 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 119,790 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 119,790 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 114,932 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 14 Oct 2014 109,300 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 87,906 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 65,508 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 65,507 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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 NFC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NJ59 NFC, 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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NJ59 NFC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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