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FL59 LVM

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

208,991 mi
Last recorded208,991 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 LVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 208,991 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Small side wall cut not deep enough to reach cords ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 204,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 204,027 miles

Nearside Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 199,629 miles

Engine oil low

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 199,629 miles

Engine oil low

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 184,485 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Nov 2016 184,484 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush roll bar to chassis (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bar to axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement roll bar to chassis (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Nov 2015 145,224 miles

Front brake discs worn on inner surface

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak around rear diff

Pass 14 Nov 2014 110,695 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 110,695 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 80,704 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 80,704 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 60,539 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 60,538 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear number plate bent inwards.

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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FL59 LVM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FL59 LVM, 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 FL59 LVM registered?

FL59 LVM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 16 November 2009.

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