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GS59 LRS

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

254,563 mi
Last recorded254,563 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGS59 LRS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 254,563 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front wiper blades deteriorating nearside and offside

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge and outer sidewall deteriorating and cut

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside centre side marker not working

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Rear number plate lamp lens cover missing

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

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

body corroding

exhaust flexible mesh arras deteriorating

oil residue engine areas

Pass 18 Aug 2017 250,414 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear in clip (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

both front tyres are worn on inner edges

engine management light illuminated

parking brake efficiency only just met

steering system noisy

Fail 18 Aug 2017 250,414 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear in clip (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

both front tyres are worn on inner edges

engine management light illuminated

parking brake efficiency only just met

steering system noisy

Pass 10 Aug 2016 218,363 miles

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

Nearside Front side repeater lens broken

engine management light on

Fail 9 Aug 2016 218,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front side repeater lens broken

engine management light on

Pass 13 Aug 2015 188,426 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 162,050 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offsise rear tyre has 3mm tread

Pass 20 Aug 2013 135,005 miles

emissions to low to record

Pass 7 Sep 2012 104,595 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 104,595 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front brake disc inner face scored

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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GS59 LRS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GS59 LRS, 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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GS59 LRS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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