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SJ59 XSF

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

241,511 mi
Last recorded241,511 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 241,511 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake effieniency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake effieniency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 29 Oct 2020 233,164 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside nearside (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 223,534 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Apr 2018 217,206 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S N/S (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 210,601 miles

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

SERVICE BRAKE efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 2 Apr 2016 169,128 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 168,831 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 125,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 125,064 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 96,990 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 96,990 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 63,606 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 63,605 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)

n/s side marker inop

Pass 18 Sep 2012 56,815 miles

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

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

unable to get emission result emission very low

Fail 31 Aug 2012 56,805 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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 XSF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc 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 SJ59 XSF, 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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SJ59 XSF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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