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DE59 LBJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

307,919 mi
Last recorded307,919 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 LBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 307,919 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 307,088 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 305,780 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside nearside (5.3.2 (b))

parking brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

service brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 7 Jan 2019 290,455 miles

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s n/s (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak.

parking brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

service brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 8 Jan 2018 272,213 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil offside nearside (2.7.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside nearside (4.1.E.1)

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 7 Jan 2017 256,473 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush offside nearside (2.7.4)

service brake efficiency just met.it would appear that th brake system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 2 Jan 2016 242,551 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil O/S N/S (2.7.3)

SERVICE BRAKE EFFICIENCY ONLY JUST MET IT WOULD APPEAR THAT THE BRAKING SYSTEM REQUIRES ADJUSTMENT OR REPAIR

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 231,375 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 231,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 217,106 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 199,263 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 199,263 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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DE59 LBJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DE59 LBJ, 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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DE59 LBJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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