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LIG 4585

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2026
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

268,828 mi
Last recorded268,828 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIG 4585
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 268,828 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Front cable frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear's (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Various leak's on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged 2nd row (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Rear row (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both bushes worn and has reduced dampening effect (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Substantial leak from flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Also has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt buckle slightly damaged 3rd row (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged 3rd row (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Rear row (7.1.2 (d))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 268,826 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Front cable frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear's (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Various leak's on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged 2nd row (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Rear row (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both bushes worn and has reduced dampening effect (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Substantial leak from flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Also has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt buckle slightly damaged 3rd row (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged 3rd row (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Rear row (7.1.2 (d))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 265,811 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear's (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Back box hanger broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Not damaged but loose and secured with cable tie (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Rear row, casing missing but buckle still functioning at intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure Light unit loose (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Substantial leak and limited dampening effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Not damaged but loose and secured with cable tie (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged 2nd row (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged 3rd row (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Rear row (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure Light unit loose (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Various leak's on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Slight seepage from steering rack gaiter's (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2024 265,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged Cut in hose, internal structure exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage loose 3rd row, buckle insecure and also slightly damaged (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Also worn, perished and multiple cut's to cord's (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear's (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Back box hanger broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Not damaged but loose and secured with cable tie (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Rear row, casing missing but buckle still functioning at intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure Light unit loose (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Substantial leak and limited dampening effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Not damaged but loose and secured with cable tie (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged 2nd row (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Rear row (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure Light unit loose (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cut's but stones/debris wedged and slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Various leak's on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Slight seepage from steering rack gaiter's (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 246,969 miles

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

Nearside reversing lamp dim

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front calliper slider boot missing/torn

Offside number plate lense missing

Fail 17 Apr 2023 246,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside reversing lamp dim

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front calliper slider boot missing/torn

Offside number plate lense missing

Pass 20 Apr 2022 220,325 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2022 220,318 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside reverse light not working

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 190,559 miles

Nearside reversing lamp not working

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

Fail 8 Apr 2021 190,556 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track rod/steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod/steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside reversing lamp not working

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 187,638 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020 187,636 miles

Central Rear Seat belt anchorage loose 1st row behind driver buckle securing bolt loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 150,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 150,311 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 113,235 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 113,234 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt installation anchorage insecure 1st rear row inner and outer (5.3.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt installation anchorage insecure 2nd rear row outer (5.3.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt installation anchorage insecure 4th rear row inner and outer (5.3.1d)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all rear seatbelts need to be checked for tightness of clasp bolts

Pass 6 Feb 2017 74,230 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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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LIG 4585 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 LIG 4585, 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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LIG 4585 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 26 January 2009.

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