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RK59 XHJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

229,707 mi
Last recorded229,707 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK59 XHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 229,707 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 224,378 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 222,138 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 218,550 miles

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

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

oil around engine

Pass 21 Sep 2021 216,769 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 216,769 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 210,614 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 210,614 miles

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 208,086 miles

Nearside sidemarker lights missing

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 191,896 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 191,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 175,807 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 158,278 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 138,165 miles

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

Nearside Front GRILL RETAINING CLIP MISSING

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 138,165 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working NO FEED (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low ADJUSTER BROKEN OF REAR OF LAMP (1.8)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported ABS WIRES HANGING DOWN (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Front GRILL RETAINING CLIP MISSING

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 119,726 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 98,605 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 98,543 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 72,095 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 72,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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RK59 XHJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RK59 XHJ, 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 RK59 XHJ registered?

RK59 XHJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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