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VU59 CXG

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

417,357 mi
Last recorded417,357 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 417,357 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 417,315 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor/inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 416,925 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 26 May 2023 416,671 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 416,629 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Nov 2021 416,477 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 416,332 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Aug 2019 416,239 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 415,917 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 415,906 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 403,141 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 382,322 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 344,197 miles

accident damage to rear wheel arches

Pass 2 Oct 2014 312,606 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 275,131 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 226,368 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 149,397 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 60,408 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 60,408 miles

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

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 CXG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CXG, 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 CXG registered?

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

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