MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
307,919 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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?
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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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