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SJ59 XTG

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

382,559 mi
Last recorded382,559 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ59 XTG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 382,559 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 380,268 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 378,631 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 378,631 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 310,209 miles

Nearside Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced body bolts loose (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced body bolts loose and missing (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 310,209 miles

Brake performance not tested hydrailic leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced body bolts loose (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced body bolts loose and missing (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 307,806 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Fail 21 Jul 2018 307,806 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) drum stick (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) drum stick (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper front top marker light showing blue light to front

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper marker light showing blue light to front

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Pass 26 Jul 2017 305,848 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front cab markers showing blue light

nearside mirror, flasher lens broken

screen cracked top left corner, not in drivers view of the road

Fail 21 Jul 2017 305,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure around the whole tyre, inside and out (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front cab markers showing blue light

engine light on dash

nearside mirror, flasher lens broken

screen cracked top left corner, not in drivers view of the road

Pass 8 Mar 2016 267,613 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play rack inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play rack inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

Over tank brake pipes slightly corroded.

coolant leak

oil leak under engine

Fail 8 Mar 2016 267,613 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play rack inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb refitted (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (1.8)

Offside Ball joint has slight play rack inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

coolant leak

oil leak under engine

Pass 11 Feb 2015 228,172 miles

offside side repeater lense broken

Fail 11 Feb 2015 228,075 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside side repeater lense broken

Pass 8 Feb 2014 143,999 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 177,590 miles

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

stones jamed under fuel tank strap

Fail 9 Nov 2012 177,586 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

stones jamed under fuel tank strap

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 XTG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 XTG, 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 XTG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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