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SJ59 XZO

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

181,118 mi
Last recorded181,118 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 181,118 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 179,664 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached both (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2023 179,664 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached both (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 179,320 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 179,320 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 178,289 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2018 178,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 177,244 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 169,052 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 169,051 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 159,014 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 159,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Coolant leak

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 131,879 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 98,815 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 98,815 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 XZO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XZO, 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 XZO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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