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SJ59 XTS

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

114,429 mi
Last recorded114,429 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 114,429 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 114,429 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive HUB OIL SEAL SLIGHT OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged AND IN POOR CONDITION (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 114,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive HUB OIL SEAL SLIGHT OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged AND IN POOR CONDITION (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 114,429 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

o/s/f outer sill corroded

rear diff and hubs leaking oil slightly

rear roll bar d bushes worn

Fail 4 Aug 2023 114,429 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/f outer sill corroded

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

rear diff and hubs leaking oil slightly

rear roll bar d bushes worn

Pass 26 Sep 2022 114,429 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 114,429 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 114,435 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Dropside slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Dropside slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 114,429 miles

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

Nearside Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Dropside slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Dropside slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 114,429 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 114,429 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 114,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit, raised edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 114,429 miles

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit, raised edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 114,429 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 114,429 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 114,429 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 114,429 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 112,027 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 101,287 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front winscreen cracked outside of swept area ( not effecting drivers view )

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 XTS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 XTS, 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 XTS registered?

SJ59 XTS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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The MOT history for SJ59 XTS shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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