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SJ59 GXR

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

216,674 mi
Last recorded216,674 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ59 GXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 216,674 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased over throughout (1.1.11 (c))

Camper conversion

Headlight lenses deteriorated / fogged

Nearside parking brake efficiency less than half of O/S

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2021 216,674 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased over throughout (1.1.11 (c))

Camper conversion

Headlight lenses deteriorated / fogged

Nearside parking brake efficiency less than half of O/S

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2020 215,559 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Apr 2020 215,556 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 208,145 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH ABOVE FUEL TANL (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 195,940 miles

advise replacing o/s/f flex brake hose

advise replacing orange bulb in n/s/f lamp

front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear and above fuel tank

n/s mirror repeater lamp has slight damage

Fail 28 Mar 2018 195,940 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

advise replacing o/s/f flex brake hose

advise replacing orange bulb in n/s/f lamp

front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear and above fuel tank

n/s mirror repeater lamp has slight damage

Pass 6 Dec 2016 182,807 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Pipes Above Fuel Tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 163,052 miles

offside front shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Pass 18 Dec 2014 142,097 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 18 Dec 2014 142,097 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 120,562 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 92,642 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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SJ59 GXR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SJ59 GXR, 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 SJ59 GXR registered?

SJ59 GXR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 24 December 2009.

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