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SH59 KXZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,017 mi
Last recorded194,017 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH59 KXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 194,017 miles

ALL AROUND BODY PANELS AND DOORS CORRODED

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 193,757 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 193,063 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 193,063 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 191,846 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

steering column has slight play in middle coupling

Fail 18 Jan 2019 191,846 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror/indicator cover broken & has sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

steering column has slight play in middle coupling

Pass 19 Jan 2018 182,325 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 182,325 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 179,884 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 176,405 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 176,405 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 173,282 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 157,945 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 157,420 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 114,353 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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SH59 KXZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SH59 KXZ, 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 SH59 KXZ registered?

SH59 KXZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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