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SJ59 XTE

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025

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

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 278,087 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 278,087 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 May 2022 278,087 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 May 2022 278,087 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 May 2021 277,916 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 276,062 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured mirror light (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 May 2019 259,737 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2019 259,735 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear hole in lens and showing white light (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Outline marker lamp not working all marker lights not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 242,410 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipes corroded near rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear light cover slightly broken

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen has slight chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear light cover slightly broken

Pass 17 May 2017 225,265 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 210,794 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 207,335 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 May 2015 207,335 miles

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 207,119 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 168,082 miles

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

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

drivers seat base worn

play in n/s steering rack socket

Fail 28 Nov 2013 168,048 miles

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

drivers seat base worn

play in n/s steering rack socket

Fail 15 Nov 2012 129,499 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wiring damaged n/s & centre rear

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 XTE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 XTE, 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 XTE registered?

SJ59 XTE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 16 November 2009.

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