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LJ58 VLB

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

280,158 mi
Last recorded280,158 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 280,158 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 271,896 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 271,840 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function affected front of rear axle (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess front of rear axle (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed outer ram not functioning (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

fan cowling touching drive belts

Pass 5 Nov 2021 265,937 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed ram broken (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2021 258,315 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed ram broken (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2020 242,837 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub/half shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 228,369 miles

Central Rear slight play in ram

Front spring deteriorating

Nearside repeater loose

Offside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed ram not functioning (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 228,344 miles

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts brake ware wire touching wheel (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear slight play in ram

Front spring deteriorating

Nearside repeater loose

Offside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed ram not functioning (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 220,859 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2018 220,827 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 202,580 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 184,673 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 165,100 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 144,995 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 123,840 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 98,397 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 74,442 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 74,442 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 52,853 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 52,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 27,850 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 VLB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VLB, 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 VLB registered?

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

Is LJ58 VLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ58 VLB shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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