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VU59 CXC

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

275,530 mi
Last recorded275,530 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU59 CXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 275,530 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 273,973 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 272,890 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Nearside Front tyre cracked

Offside Front o/s/f brake pipe corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2022 272,013 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 272,007 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 270,757 miles

front discs inner faces delamanated

Fail 13 Oct 2021 270,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front discs inner faces delamanated

Pass 15 Oct 2020 269,979 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 267,319 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated noise from inside drums when applied (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 259,215 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 240,992 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 214,368 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 180,657 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 148,314 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 148,314 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 117,369 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 744,413 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 30,791 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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VU59 CXC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VU59 CXC, 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 VU59 CXC registered?

VU59 CXC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 17 December 2009.

Is VU59 CXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU59 CXC shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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