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FP59 LZF

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Green Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

284,200 mi
Last recorded284,200 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP59 LZF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 284,200 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 281,901 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 281,901 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 281,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear door damaged

Offside All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front BUMPERS DAMAGED

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 278,550 miles

Nearside Rear door damaged

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 278,550 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear door damaged

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 14 May 2019 27,336 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 273,333 miles

offside rear reflector missing

Fail 14 May 2019 273,333 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

offside rear reflector missing

Pass 13 Apr 2018 266,956 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 266,956 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 261,685 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 256,674 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 244,032 miles

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

tape on n/s/f bumper and wheel arch

Pass 6 Dec 2013 218,363 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 186,426 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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FP59 LZF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Green with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FP59 LZF, 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 FP59 LZF registered?

FP59 LZF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 11 December 2009.

Is FP59 LZF safe to buy?

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