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DE59 LFM

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

303,752 mi
Last recorded303,752 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 LFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 303,752 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 303,728 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 303,692 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 296,605 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 290,846 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 283,374 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 266,316 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 266,316 miles

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

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 247,637 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 247,637 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour indicator showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2017 231,789 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance mirror (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak slight oil leaks ()

Pass 24 Oct 2016 217,128 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 193,193 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 173,515 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 173,515 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2013 150,444 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Oct 2013 150,444 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 115,163 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 LFM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LFM, 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 DE59 LFM registered?

DE59 LFM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 21 October 2009.

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