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VU59 CXD

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

327,785 mi
Last recorded327,785 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU59 CXD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 327,785 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 320,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 320,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush play in stanchion (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush play in stanchion (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 320,479 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush play in stanchion (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush play in stanchion (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 319,902 miles

All tyre valves fitted to the vehicle are not high pressure valves.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake disc's. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes are slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front shock absorbers have play in their stanchions. (5.3.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower ball joints have slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch is very corroded but not a structural component or within a prescribed area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch is very corroded but not a structural component or within a prescribed area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Outer I cannot see thickness of rear outer brake pads.

Fail 19 Jun 2019 319,902 miles

All tyre valves fitted to the vehicle are not high pressure valves.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake disc's. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes are slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front shock absorbers have play in their stanchions. (5.3.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower ball joints have slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch is very corroded but not a structural component or within a prescribed area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch is very corroded but not a structural component or within a prescribed area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Outer I cannot see thickness of rear outer brake pads.

Pass 25 Jul 2017 309,467 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 309,476 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 287,788 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 287,788 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 250,347 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 207,847 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 166,415 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 116,375 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 68,600 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 44,208 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 44,208 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 CXD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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