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SJ59 XVB

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

215,264 mi
Last recorded215,264 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 215,264 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2025 215,171 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2024 211,609 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2024 211,609 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 207,585 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2023 207,583 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2022 203,394 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undereside/sills have some corrosion not considered excessive at time of test

Pass 27 May 2021 199,497 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2021 199,485 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2020 199,111 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 194,309 miles

Body to roof damaged

Pass 28 Nov 2018 193,698 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 192,855 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 30 Nov 2017 192,855 miles

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 ()

Pass 28 Nov 2016 191,229 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 191,229 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 189,126 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 186,780 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 162,316 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 113,886 miles

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 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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What year was SJ59 XVB registered?

SJ59 XVB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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