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LL59 DGZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

91,507 mi
Last recorded91,507 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 91,507 miles

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

both front lower ball joints have slight play

side loading door damaged

Fail 27 Oct 2025 91,507 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both front lower ball joints have slight play

side loading door damaged

Pass 14 Nov 2024 88,460 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 88,460 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 88,028 miles

Central Outline marker lamp not working off side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 83,735 miles

Rear drop links have play

Fail 20 Jan 2023 83,735 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear drop links have play

Pass 17 Jan 2022 80,243 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 78,422 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 74,515 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 74,515 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2018 68,210 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 68,210 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 66,524 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 64,476 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 60,559 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 60,559 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 51,126 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 45,150 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 36,180 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 DGZ 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 65%.

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 DGZ, 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 DGZ registered?

LL59 DGZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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