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NL59 XFW

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

349,283 mi
Last recorded349,283 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL59 XFW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 349,283 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 345,765 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 341,743 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 29 Oct 2019 335,666 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside sliding door corroded.

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 310,025 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 310,024 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

coolant warning on dash

Pass 6 Oct 2017 277,154 miles

dust covers on both front shockers damaged

oil leak from engine

Pass 19 Oct 2016 255,307 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 231,952 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 194,142 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 159,270 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

hand brake travel slightly long

o/s and n/s rear brake discs slightly worn

o/s front brake binding slightly

o/s front tyre has a few small cuts, not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 30 Oct 2012 124,140 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly thin and inner edge slightly corroded

n/s rear side marker light inoperative

o/s front brake binding slightly

slight play in n/s tie rod

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 XFW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 NL59 XFW, 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 XFW registered?

NL59 XFW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 2 November 2009.

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