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LJ58 VLP

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

43,293 mi
Last recorded43,293 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 43,293 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 33,508 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 30,382 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 29,549 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 29,333 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 17 Aug 2020 26,259 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 25,401 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jan 2019 24,812 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

rear panhard rod bolt loose

Pass 26 Jan 2018 23,785 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 23,762 miles

Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2017 21,452 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 19,818 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 19,736 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 18,166 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 14,804 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 13,010 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 11,602 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 8,362 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 1,318 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 VLP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 VLP, 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 VLP registered?

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

Is LJ58 VLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ58 VLP shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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