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NL59 XFE

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,959 mi
Last recorded167,959 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL59 XFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 167,959 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 156,510 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Two turbo pipes in the vicinity of the engine bay are also covered in oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box selector is covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 156,510 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Two turbo pipes in the vicinity of the engine bay are also covered in oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box selector is covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 142,829 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Both Sides (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 135,142 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 120,229 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 111,835 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 111,834 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 102,910 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 102,909 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 93,425 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 93,425 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 80,130 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 63,099 miles

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

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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NL59 XFE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NL59 XFE, 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 NL59 XFE registered?

NL59 XFE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 4 November 2009.

Is NL59 XFE safe to buy?

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