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LL59 DGY

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

330,449 mi
Last recorded330,449 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 330,449 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 May 2026 330,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure fixings corroded (1.1.14 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 329,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight lift in balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished between tread and in poor condition, suggest replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2025 329,279 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment at the end of its travel (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight lift in balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished between tread and in poor condition, suggest replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2024 327,193 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2024 327,193 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1x not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 324,122 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2023 324,122 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 May 2022 321,986 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 321,986 miles

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure back plate excessively corroded (1.1.14 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Apr 2021 319,492 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion to front and rear rigid steel brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 319,466 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion to front and rear rigid steel brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 314,973 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 311,532 miles

Engine warning light flashing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Right on limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 311,491 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine warning light flashing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Right on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 306,935 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 306,932 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle O/s pads worn more than n/s (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 302,799 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 250,233 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 140,436 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 DGY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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