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NJ59 NGN

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

372,779 mi
Last recorded372,779 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2026 372,779 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake just met the limit may require adjustment or repair

Pass 2 May 2024 371,200 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 369,218 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 358,830 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 335,358 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

brake pad warning light on

Fail 15 Sep 2020 335,358 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 30 Jan 2020 329,080 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 329,080 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 320,447 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 308,901 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 308,901 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 304,114 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 219,645 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play track arm (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play track arm (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn prop bearing assembly (2.4.G.4d)

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

Fail 22 Dec 2015 219,645 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (under engine ) split/damaged in 2 places (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play track arm (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play track arm (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn prop bearing assembly (2.4.G.4d)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 192,451 miles

slight play in n/s track arm

slight play in steering rack

Fail 5 Jan 2015 192,260 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in n/s track arm

slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 Jan 2014 160,862 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 160,000 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 124,568 miles

advise engine oil leak

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 NGN 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 68.4%.

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 NGN, 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 NGN registered?

NJ59 NGN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 22 December 2009.

Is NJ59 NGN safe to buy?

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