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FE59 LHW

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

599,465 mi
Last recorded599,465 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE59 LHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 599,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Cabin Step Corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2025 599,465 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Cabin Step Corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 596,786 miles

Offside Front door step corroded

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

handbrake travel

Pass 4 Jan 2023 586,933 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 586,933 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 582,070 miles

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

prop' shaft centre bearing bush deteriorated slightly

Pass 13 Nov 2020 575,525 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight play in both nearside and offside front suspension arm ball joints

Pass 31 Oct 2019 570,909 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 567,994 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

doors corroding

engine not reving fully on gas test

nearside marker lamp adrift

offside marker lamp not working

temporary repair to offside mirror

Fail 19 Sep 2018 567,980 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

doors corroding

engine not reving fully on gas test

nearside marker lamp adrift

offside marker lamp not working

temporary repair to offside mirror

Fail 4 Sep 2018 567,945 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Central Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 562,063 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

surface rust steering u jays noted

Fail 31 Aug 2017 562,061 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

surface rust steering u jays noted

Pass 1 Sep 2016 521,520 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 447,682 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 380,521 miles

front hand brake cable corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2013 313,531 miles

slight corrosion and stiffness park brake cable

Pass 29 Aug 2012 242,736 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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FE59 LHW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White 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 FE59 LHW, 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 LHW registered?

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

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