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LL59 DLZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

220,974 mi
Last recorded220,974 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL59 DLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2025 220,974 miles

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

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeater lens damaged with sharp edges. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked. (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear light unit upper damage.

Pass 8 Apr 2024 210,303 miles

NSR marker inop

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

Reg plate condition front

repeater lens fractured below lamp NS

Fail 27 Mar 2024 210,301 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

NSR marker inop

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

Reg plate condition front

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

repeater lens fractured below lamp NS

Pass 18 Apr 2023 192,607 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 192,604 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 176,537 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2022 176,533 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 167,374 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear centre section rusty above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f brake pipe rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play in both front lower ball joint more than usual (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight wear / movement in both front shocker damper shafts

Fail 9 Feb 2021 167,370 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded excessive corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear prop shaft rear uj joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear centre section rusty above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f brake pipe rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play in both front lower ball joint more than usual (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight wear / movement in both front shocker damper shafts

Pass 6 Feb 2020 165,874 miles

Engine Oil Leak

Fail 3 Feb 2020 165,870 miles

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

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

Engine Oil Leak

Pass 12 Feb 2019 156,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 156,977 miles

Offside Brake performance not tested front to rear brake pipe burst during inspection (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe burst (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 149,303 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 138,180 miles

slight engine oil leak

Fail 7 Feb 2017 138,176 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2016 124,856 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Feb 2015 109,518 miles

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

engine smoke to clean to check

Pass 13 Feb 2014 95,020 miles

play in offside front shocker

play in nearside front shocker

Pass 5 Dec 2012 59,941 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight play in nearside front shocker

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 DLZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc 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 DLZ, 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 DLZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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