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LL59 DFZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2178cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

151,613 mi
Last recorded151,613 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL59 DFZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,178cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 151,613 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 149,523 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 148,678 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 147,023 miles

both rear tyres are at 2,mm

Fail 12 Dec 2022 146,966 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres are at 2,mm

Pass 6 Oct 2021 145,325 miles

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

Offside Front tyre at 2.mm

Rear both sides tyres are at 2.mm

Pass 28 May 2020 142,628 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 22 May 2020 142,506 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 137,698 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 135,155 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 186,713 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 121,772 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 105,845 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 92,581 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 78,726 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 64,296 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 51,431 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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LL59 DFZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,178cc 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 LL59 DFZ, 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 DFZ registered?

LL59 DFZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 December 2009.

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