MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
215,264 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
underside steering suspension and braking components have corrosion
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced b post (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
underside steering suspension and braking components have corrosion
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive b post (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Rear step missing attachment brackets still in place which could cause injury advise removal or repair
underside has corrosion
Nearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury side loading door (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury doors (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive b post (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Rear step missing attachment brackets still in place which could cause injury advise removal or repair
underside has corrosion
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
sills and around body has all over corrosion not considered excessive at time of test
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster missing (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
sills and around body has all over corrosion not considered excessive at time of test
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
undereside/sills have some corrosion not considered excessive at time of test
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various corrosion on vehicle, hole in o/s side panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various corrosion on vehicle, hole in o/s side panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing, (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front mirror housing damaged.
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
body to roof damage o/s
Body to roof damaged
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
damage on off side top
items removed from drivers view before tested
Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure side marker (1.1.A.3a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working central side marker (1.1.A.3b)
Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
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SJ59 XVB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 XVB, 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 XVB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 September 2009.
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