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RK59 XJJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

168,519 mi
Last recorded168,519 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK59 XJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 168,519 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 166,284 miles

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 28 Oct 2022 164,782 miles

Offside Front brake tight when turned by hand

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack along bottom edge (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 162,388 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack along bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 148,337 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 138,481 miles

Offside Front Body component slightly loose 2x mounting bolts (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 123,466 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Oct 2017 105,149 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 91,828 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 80,338 miles

insufficent smoke to register on emissions tester.

Fail 21 Oct 2015 80,338 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

insufficent smoke to register on emissions tester.

Pass 2 Oct 2014 65,394 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 52,698 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 39,024 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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RK59 XJJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 RK59 XJJ, 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 XJJ registered?

RK59 XJJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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