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LL59 DWY

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

217,515 mi
Last recorded217,515 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL59 DWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 217,515 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 169,500 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 7 Oct 2013 169,499 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 11 Oct 2012 121,323 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 121,322 miles

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

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

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 DWY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 DWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LL59 DWY registered?

LL59 DWY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 8 December 2009.

Is LL59 DWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL59 DWY shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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