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SW59 FXE

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

230,051 mi
Last recorded230,051 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW59 FXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 230,051 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

under body corroded axle/subframe all Doors and Body corroded from outsides

Pass 22 Feb 2024 190,129 miles

All Doors and Body corroded from outsides

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Sides Sills Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Slidding Door Damaged and Corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Side Repeater cover damaged

Offside Front Sill Damaged

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Side and Causing Damaged (5.3.2 (b))

Underbody Corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2024 190,129 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All Doors and Body corroded from outsides

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Sides Sills Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Slidding Door Damaged and Corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Side Repeater cover damaged

Offside Front Sill Damaged

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Side and Causing Damaged (5.3.2 (b))

Underbody Corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2023 167,558 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 167,558 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 157,336 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 157,336 miles

Emissions not tested due to missing exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 139,936 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 139,936 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 132,050 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 132,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 125,232 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 125,232 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 112,151 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 112,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 102,649 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 11 Sep 2015 102,445 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside steering rack end has wear

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

engine management lamp on

Fail 11 Sep 2015 102,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside steering rack end has wear

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management lamp on

Pass 8 Nov 2014 89,952 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 56,846 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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SW59 FXE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SW59 FXE, 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 SW59 FXE registered?

SW59 FXE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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