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LM59 OBJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

165,558 mi
Last recorded165,558 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM59 OBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 165,558 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 165,191 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 165,191 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen pipe inscure (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 164,039 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 159,956 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 156,589 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 147,815 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 141,226 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 126,929 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 108,918 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 108,918 miles

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 91,798 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 78,161 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 55,954 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 35,152 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 22,852 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 7,074 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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LM59 OBJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LM59 OBJ, 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 LM59 OBJ registered?

LM59 OBJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 21 December 2009.

Is LM59 OBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM59 OBJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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