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LJ59 TGX

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

189,647 mi
Last recorded189,647 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ59 TGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 189,647 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 182,635 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 173,047 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 166,215 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 158,825 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 149,394 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 140,027 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 132,580 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 132,580 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 126,046 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 126,046 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 117,092 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 117,091 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 111,048 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired nearside/offside (1.5.1c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2016 111,040 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) missing near driver door (1.1.A.3a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired nearside/offside (1.5.1c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside/offside lipping (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2015 105,996 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 94,744 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 7 May 2014 94,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 4 May 2013 79,806 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 TGX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LJ59 TGX, 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 TGX registered?

LJ59 TGX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 20 October 2009.

Is LJ59 TGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ59 TGX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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