MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
231,971 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 2011 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 2012 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 2010 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside & offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside rear (5.2.3 (e))
front brake discs corroding slightly on inner faces
parking brake lever has little reserve travel
various body panels damaged / corroding
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding slightly on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 2011 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 2012 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface deteriorating slightly (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 2010 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside & offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside rear (5.2.3 (e))
hub caps fitted - unable to inspect wheel bolts
squeak from nearside rear wheel when rotated
various body panels damaged & corroding
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside & offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
front brake discs corroding on inner faces
hub caps fitted - unable to inspect wheel fixings
nearside & offside rear tyre close to tread wear indicators
offside rear reflector deteriorating slightly
various body panels damaged & corroding
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside & offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
hub caps fitted
nearside & offside rear tyres getting close to tread wear indicators
offside rear reflector deteriorating slightly
various body panels damaged & corroding
Body component damaged and likely to cause injury nearside side repeater lens damaged - exposing sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside & offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
hub caps fitted
nearside & offside rear tyres getting close to tread wear indicators
offside rear reflector deteriorating slightly
various body panels damaged & corroding
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside & offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside rear tyres close to tread wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))
accident damage to body panels
nearside front tyre outer wall perishing slightly & wearing slightly on edges
wheel hub caps fitted - unable to inspect wheel nuts / bolts
Nearside Front Bumper insecure insecure & stuck out (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Service brake excessively binding nearside & offside rear - parking brake not releasing correctly (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside & offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside rear tyres close to tread wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))
accident damage to body panels
nearside front side marker light not working
nearside front tyre outer wall perishing slightly & wearing slightly on edges
offside centre & rear side marker lights not working
wheel hub caps fitted - unable to inspect wheel nuts / bolts
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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NL59 XGU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 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 XGU, 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 XGU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 22 October 2009.
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