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FG59 LSV

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

274,490 mi
Last recorded274,490 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 LSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 274,490 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 274,479 miles

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))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 272,907 miles

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)

Fail 13 Aug 2025 272,846 miles

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)

Pass 25 Mar 2025 272,624 miles

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))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 272,439 miles

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))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 272,428 miles

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))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 271,035 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Dec 2022 271,001 miles

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)

Pass 11 Apr 2019 264,593 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 264,593 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 255,196 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 243,411 miles

Nearside Front play evident in ball joint (lift) not yet considered excessive.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 243,394 miles

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)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 228,105 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 214,332 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 183,873 miles

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)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 150,556 miles

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?

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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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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