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SH59 XMO

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

167,094 mi
Last recorded167,094 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH59 XMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 167,094 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack. (may travel) (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2025 162,507 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 156,988 miles

Nearside Front mirror damaged

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

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

body rusty

Fail 20 Feb 2024 156,945 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front mirror damaged

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

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

body rusty

Pass 21 Feb 2023 150,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 143,156 miles

FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE INNSECURE

Pass 6 Feb 2021 136,635 miles

Offside Rear tyre under inflated

Pass 8 Feb 2020 126,199 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 113,271 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 113,271 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 109,107 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 109,107 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases split at front flex (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak no damping effect (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings "inner" track rod in steering rack (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak no damping effect (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded in front off flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at front of flex hose (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit extreme inner edge almost worn to inner lining (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 89,873 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 89,873 miles

Nearside Rear Additional braking device component(s) insecure wear sensor (3.6.I.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 74,833 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 59,293 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 59,293 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

E,M,L ON / GLOW PLUG FAUYLT / DIFF PINYON SEAL LEAKING

N/S/F TYRE UNDERINFLATED

Pass 20 Jan 2014 47,526 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON INSIDE

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2014 47,526 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON INSIDE

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 34,708 miles

n/s/f door mirror indicator class broken

trailer socket faulty

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 XMO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue 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 SH59 XMO, 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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SH59 XMO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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