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LK59 FTD

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

126,960 mi
Last recorded126,960 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK59 FTD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 126,960 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 117,079 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Fail 28 Sep 2024 117,079 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Upper Other passenger door does not latch securely closed Lock not engaging (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a rear axle of a minibus with a single wheel fitment (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 30 Sep 2023 107,732 miles

Nearside Slight obstruction on mirror

Pass 8 Oct 2022 100,953 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2022 100,953 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 92,853 miles

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

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

Slight play in steering rack joints.

Pass 3 Oct 2020 87,870 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Oct 2019 84,001 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 77,577 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 70,918 miles

Nearside Rear tyre close to limits

Pass 1 Oct 2016 63,473 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Sep 2015 54,620 miles

13 seater inc driver / all seat belts opeartional and safe

3500kg class 7 but oked as class 4 bt D of T charity veh

no pickup on emission diesel / visualise to 0.003 -m

Pass 4 Oct 2014 46,465 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 38,222 miles

Body Damage Along Nearside

Emission Too Clean

Front Number Plate Cracked

Nearside Front Tyre Tread Wearing Thin On Outer Edge

Nearside Mirror Cover Houses Side Repeater Damaged But Made Good

Pass 22 Sep 2012 30,057 miles

rear light lens cracked...rear pads low.

Pass 8 Oct 2011 21,042 miles

both offside tyres wearing on inner edge

front number plate damaged

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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LK59 FTD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LK59 FTD, 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 LK59 FTD registered?

LK59 FTD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 6 October 2009.

Is LK59 FTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK59 FTD shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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