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DE59 LFL

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

269,956 mi
Last recorded269,956 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 269,956 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 263,968 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 259,153 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 255,733 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 252,112 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 247,866 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 245,977 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 242,355 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 242,355 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 238,341 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 233,780 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 233,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 230,988 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 207,967 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 164,077 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 120,507 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 87,735 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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DE59 LFL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LFL, 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 LFL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 19 October 2009.

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