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VN59 UXA

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,255 mi
Last recorded126,255 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 UXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 126,255 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 126,255 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play Rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing Wheel speed sensor (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Offside Front Electronic stability system component missing Wheel speed sensor (3.4.2)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play Rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 109,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2015 109,862 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D Rubber (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D Rubber (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 92,707 miles

slight play in inner tie rod ends

Pass 2 Jan 2014 76,086 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 27 Dec 2012 63,090 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2012 63,090 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

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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VN59 UXA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 VN59 UXA, 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 VN59 UXA registered?

VN59 UXA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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