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NL59 XGB

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

242,482 mi
Last recorded242,482 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 242,482 miles

Brake pad wear warning light on dash

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

Exhaust mounting defective At flex, broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output headlamp patterns poor (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lift close to limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside side marker lamp inop and loose

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear springs mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2026 242,482 miles

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

Brake pad wear warning light on dash

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

Exhaust mounting defective At flex, broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output headlamp patterns poor (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lift close to limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside side marker lamp inop and loose

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear springs mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 240,642 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both have condensation in them and patterns are poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play has upward lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wearing on outer edges also slightly perished

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded and holed (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear parking brake lagging in operation

Nearside body marker lamps slightly insecure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface also end cap slightly insecure (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring mounts all four (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 239,088 miles

Exhaust mounting defective at front (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both patterns poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play has lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Corner panel and lamp loose

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2024 239,012 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger bracket mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective at front (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both patterns poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play has lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Corner panel and lamp loose

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 237,717 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slight condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play has upward lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 237,700 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 234,012 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 234,012 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected showing white light at rear directional indicator (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 229,975 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 229,975 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside All outline marker lamps do not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 226,979 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 223,957 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 223,957 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached Both inner bolts - loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 220,917 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 217,179 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 217,179 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2015 208,613 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 208,613 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 174,420 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 134,203 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 88,089 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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NL59 XGB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XGB, 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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NL59 XGB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 6 November 2009.

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