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SJ59 XWG

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

278,209 mi
Last recorded278,209 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ59 XWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2019 278,209 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 250,309 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 250,309 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 218,702 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 187,344 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 154,351 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 124,445 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 105,689 miles

Both fornt top marker lamps inop

Minor damage too nearside wing mirror,No sharp edges

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2012 105,678 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Both fornt top marker lamps inop

Minor damage too nearside wing mirror,No sharp edges

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 XWG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 XWG, 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 XWG registered?

SJ59 XWG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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