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SJ59 UEW

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

384,985 mi
Last recorded384,985 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2025 384,985 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill inner /outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

welded / plated

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 384,460 miles

underside plated and undersealed

Fail 21 Oct 2024 384,410 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps 2 (4.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 380,999 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside sill holed outwith 30cm

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 380,931 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside sill holed outwith 30cm

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 375,141 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 366,036 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 358,303 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

slight oil leak engine area

Fail 15 Sep 2020 358,171 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on dash (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

slight oil leak engine area

Pass 5 Sep 2019 349,772 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 342,957 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 330,458 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 316,511 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 298,945 miles

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 295,447 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 282,408 miles

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 21 Aug 2012 255,044 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 UEW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SJ59 UEW, 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 UEW registered?

SJ59 UEW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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