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LJ58 VLA

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

250,726 mi
Last recorded250,726 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ58 VLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 250,726 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 250,438 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 249,732 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 249,720 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 244,118 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 237,533 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D'bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 227,443 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 227,443 miles

Central Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 224,488 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 210,937 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 199,988 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 186,792 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 173,012 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 151,551 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 125,925 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 99,813 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 68,591 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 42,957 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 42,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 15,492 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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LJ58 VLA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LJ58 VLA, 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 LJ58 VLA registered?

LJ58 VLA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 24 February 2009.

Is LJ58 VLA safe to buy?

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