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LJ59 HNY

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

229,019 mi
Last recorded229,019 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ59 HNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2026 229,019 miles

All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows leaking rear (5.3.5 (c))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured front (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/75R16C (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 227,059 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 223,243 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 223,238 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing mirror glass (3.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 222,149 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 211,458 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 203,747 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 190,459 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 182,601 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 161,455 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 143,874 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 127,039 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 115,874 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 99,083 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 81,802 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 53,044 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 24,870 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 244 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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LJ59 HNY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 LJ59 HNY, 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 LJ59 HNY registered?

LJ59 HNY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 7 December 2009.

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