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SM59 KXB

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,708 mi
Last recorded110,708 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 KXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 110,708 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 110,667 miles

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure corroded supporting hand brake assembly (1.1.14 (d))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure back plate corroded supporting handbrake assembly (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn small bush on end of bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing housing likely to fail rear most one (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 105,006 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 103,811 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 102,569 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 101,024 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 98,325 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 94,898 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 92,018 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 82,606 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 79,720 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 79,720 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2014 68,339 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 68,339 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 46,669 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 46,669 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

diff pinion oil seal leaking

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 34,702 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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SM59 KXB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SM59 KXB, 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 SM59 KXB registered?

SM59 KXB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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The MOT history for SM59 KXB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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