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LJ58 VLD

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

280,379 mi
Last recorded280,379 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ58 VLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 280,379 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 275,166 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 265,552 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 253,954 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 246,580 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 225,445 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 225,445 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 205,308 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Dec 2016 183,232 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 163,607 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 146,296 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 124,043 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 96,495 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 72,267 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 46,249 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 17,697 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 VLD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VLD, 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 VLD registered?

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

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The MOT history for LJ58 VLD shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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