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LL59 DFY

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

139,974 mi
Last recorded139,974 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL59 DFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 139,974 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Rear Both (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 135,471 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 121,723 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 110,981 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 104,718 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 94,975 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 91,606 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 83,599 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 76,687 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 76,661 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 69,571 miles

Front brakes slightly out of balance

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 4 Apr 2016 69,553 miles

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Front brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 7 Jan 2015 57,558 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 51,155 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 34,818 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 34,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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LL59 DFY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LL59 DFY, 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 LL59 DFY registered?

LL59 DFY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 10 December 2009.

Is LL59 DFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL59 DFY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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