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SH59 XMW

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

274,346 mi
Last recorded274,346 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH59 XMW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2023 274,346 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 264,018 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 248,758 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 224,347 miles

windscreen market

Pass 24 Jul 2018 208,120 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2016 191,675 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush d-bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush d-bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 177,422 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance side indicator on mirror (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

body damage o.s at rear

drivers seat cushion burst

slight engine oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2015 153,050 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 153,050 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 119,837 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2013 119,837 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 90,822 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 XMW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SH59 XMW, 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 XMW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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