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274,490 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated center cracked (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central to rear, Marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))
Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play Marked in yellow (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central to rear, Marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))
Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play Marked in yellow (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lamp full of condensation (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive Large oil leak, unable to find source (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mount broken, exhaust still secure. (6.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Two out of the three side markers showing white light
Offside Most rear side marker inoperative
Oil leak, but not excessive Covering engine, steering rack and transmission so unable to find exact source (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Two out of the three side markers showing white light
Offside Most rear side marker inoperative
Oil leak, but not excessive Covering engine, steering rack and transmission so unable to find exact source (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding after parking brake application (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively after parking brake application (1.2.1 (f))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
handbrake just made efforts
Central Outline marker lamp not working offside (4.2.1 (a))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
handbrake just made efforts
Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped /rusty (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Nearside Front play evident in ball joint (lift) not yet considered excessive.
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front play evident in ball joint (lift) not yet considered excessive.
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
lift present in both front bottom ball joints not considered excessive.
play in inner rack ends
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight lift in both front lower ball joints
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FG59 LSV 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 66.7%.
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 FG59 LSV, 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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FG59 LSV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 6 November 2009.
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