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LL59 EBG

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

127,305 mi
Last recorded127,305 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL59 EBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 127,305 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 127,305 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 119,064 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front drake pads 3/4 worn

n/s mirror cracked

n/s/f shock slight play

Fail 2 Jan 2019 119,064 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

front drake pads 3/4 worn

n/s mirror cracked

n/s/f shock slight play

Pass 3 Jan 2018 110,582 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Jan 2018 110,582 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pad warning light on

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jul 2016 99,929 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front inner brake discs slightly worn

Pass 7 Jul 2015 89,401 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

emissions to clean to register

o/s side repeater poor condition

Fail 7 Jul 2015 89,401 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

emissions to clean to register

o/s side repeater poor condition

Pass 11 Jul 2014 80,277 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 68,997 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 68,997 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 57,420 miles

Near side lower/wide angle mirror missing.

Slight play on both front shock absorber piston rods.

Fail 27 Dec 2012 57,407 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Near side lower/wide angle mirror missing.

Slight play on both front shock absorber piston rods.

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 EBG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EBG, 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 EBG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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