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LL59 DPU

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

301,109 mi
Last recorded301,109 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 301,109 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 291,533 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

sliding door corroded-o s f sill distorted-inner rack arms slight play-front brake pads wearing low-both rear tyres outer walls perished-body corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2023 291,530 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn n s r link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn o s r link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak n s f (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak o s f (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o s f (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn n s f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n s f (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o s f under door step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached n s r d bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached o s r d bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Leaf spring anchor pin or bush likely to become detached n s r u bolts loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up n s f (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

sliding door corroded-o s f sill distorted-inner rack arms slight play-front brake pads wearing low-both rear tyres outer walls perished-body corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2022 280,672 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2020 270,400 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Fail 28 Dec 2020 270,396 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 260,128 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

No access through nearside side loading door

Numerous small chips in windscreen

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 247,049 miles

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

No access through side door

Numerous small chips in windscreen

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019 247,043 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexy pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

No access through side door

Numerous small chips in windscreen

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 222,121 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 210,566 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2016

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 201,666 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both becoming low 235/65/16c 115/113 (4.1.E.1)

Front exhaust flexi section splitting

Nearside center side marker light inoperative

brake pad warning light on

bulb fault warning light on the dash

Fail 9 Dec 2015 201,666 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both becoming low 235/65/16c 115/113 (4.1.E.1)

Front exhaust flexi section splitting

Nearside center side marker light inoperative

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

brake pad warning light on

bulb fault warning light on the dash

Fail 8 Dec 2014 164,329 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

brakepad wear indicator lamp illuminated, but front brake pads have at least 6mm

exhaust emmissions to clean to register on test equipment

Pass 8 Dec 2014 164,329 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

brakepad wear indicator lamp illuminated, but front brake pads have at least 6mm

exhaust emmissions to clean to register on test equipment

Pass 29 Nov 2013 116,238 miles

Emissions measured as ZERO 0.00%

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 76,393 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 76,393 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 DPU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 DPU, 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 DPU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 6 December 2009.

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