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FE59 LHT

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

260,007 mi
Last recorded260,007 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE59 LHT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 260,007 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 211,356 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2017 211,351 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play Track rod inner (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Imbalance to front service brakes lower effort to offside

Nearside Ball joint has slight play Track rod inner (2.2.B.1f)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 187,799 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 187,798 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 178,042 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 161,151 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 161,151 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 149,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 104,668 miles

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

slight play o/s/f rack arm

slight play rear spring front hanger bushes

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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FE59 LHT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FE59 LHT, 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 FE59 LHT registered?

FE59 LHT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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