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DE59 LHM

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

286,225 mi
Last recorded286,225 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 LHM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 286,225 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

both front brake discs corroding

both front doors corroded

both front outline marker lamps not working

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear brake discs corroding

n/s wing mirror lower glass missing

o/s center side marker light not working

o/s front ABS wire incorrectly routed

o/s rear side marker light not working

o/s rear tyre over 10 years old

oil leaks

slight leak to n/s rear axle

slight play to steering system

warning light showing on dashboard

Fail 20 Jan 2026 286,225 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bush connected to bottom of link end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

both front brake discs corroding

both front doors corroded

both front outline marker lamps not working

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear brake discs corroding

n/s wing mirror lower glass missing

o/s center side marker light not working

o/s front ABS wire incorrectly routed

o/s rear side marker light not working

o/s rear tyre over 10 years old

oil leaks

slight leak to n/s rear axle

slight play to steering system

warning light showing on dashboard

Pass 30 Jan 2025 284,191 miles

Nearside Rear hub oil seal leaking

parking brake requirements only just met

Pass 15 Nov 2023 283,942 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 283,941 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 280,761 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 280,761 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 276,625 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Nov 2020 272,215 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 270,234 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 266,563 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Nov 2018 266,563 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen x2 (4.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Nov 2017 262,695 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 258,315 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 258,307 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 253,460 miles

emissions too clean to register on test

Fail 19 Nov 2015 253,454 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

emissions too clean to register on test

Pass 5 Nov 2014 248,963 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 248,956 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 210,518 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 163,640 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2012 162,382 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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 LHM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LHM, 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 LHM registered?

DE59 LHM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 5 November 2009.

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