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SB59 JKJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

109,297 mi
Last recorded109,297 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB59 JKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 109,297 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 107,846 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shackle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 104,563 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 102,146 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 96,215 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 96,214 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 89,719 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 85,147 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 79,313 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 74,739 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 69,469 miles

emissions too clean to detect

Pass 6 Nov 2015 61,593 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/65r16c (4.1.E.1)

slight wear nearside,steering rod

Fail 5 Nov 2015 61,591 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/65r16c (4.1.E.1)

slight wear nearside,steering rod

Pass 14 Nov 2014 52,377 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2014 52,377 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 41,830 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 30,266 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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SB59 JKJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SB59 JKJ, 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 SB59 JKJ registered?

SB59 JKJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 18 November 2009.

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