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SJ59 XYG

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

150,429 mi
Last recorded150,429 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ59 XYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 150,429 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

body / underbody and chassis corroded

underbody undersealed

Fail 8 Dec 2025 150,427 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

body / underbody and chassis corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2025 150,415 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill in front and rear of wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill in front and rear of wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis cross section above differential (5.3.6 (a) (i))

body / underbody and chassis corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2024 147,167 miles

near and offside sills corroded along length of sills, more so on nearside

Pass 27 Oct 2023 143,984 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 138,961 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 133,225 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 128,084 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 124,212 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 118,091 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 108,124 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 104,289 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 95,725 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 85,081 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 71,454 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 60,793 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 XYG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XYG, 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 XYG registered?

SJ59 XYG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 19 October 2009.

Is SJ59 XYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ59 XYG shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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