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DE59 LHB

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

225,934 mi
Last recorded225,934 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 LHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 225,934 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Oct 2023 220,210 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Oct 2022 217,330 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Oct 2022 217,312 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Oct 2021 214,361 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 210,798 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 207,584 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 202,746 miles

oil leak

Fail 21 Dec 2018 202,700 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2017 196,324 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit off and nearside rear..... plus offside front (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2017 196,314 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint off and nearside front lower ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit off and nearside rear..... plus offside front (4.1.E.1)

brake wear light lit up on dash board

free play in nearside steering rackend

nail in offside front tyre

oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2016 191,468 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 185,952 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

play in rack

Fail 10 Nov 2015 185,827 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

play in rack

Pass 24 Nov 2014 181,288 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 143,340 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 108,239 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 108,239 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 LHB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LHB, 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 LHB registered?

DE59 LHB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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