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LJ59 VAD

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

149,805 mi
Last recorded149,805 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ59 VAD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 149,805 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 149,709 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 149,605 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

parking brake has just meet the legal limit

Pass 28 Oct 2022 149,511 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

PARKING BRAKE HAS JUST MEET THE LEGAL LIMIT

Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 149,309 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 147,617 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 138,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 130,819 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 122,934 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 114,379 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 114,379 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside All position lamps not working middle (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear diff seal leaking

Pass 28 Oct 2015 104,386 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 104,386 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage repeater (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 92,928 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 92,928 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 77,624 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 77,624 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 57,513 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 57,513 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 VAD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,143cc 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 VAD, 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 VAD registered?

LJ59 VAD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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