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LM59 XLO

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

125,016 mi
Last recorded125,016 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM59 XLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2024 125,016 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 123,584 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 119,938 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside & offside sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sliding door is corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2022 119,938 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both x 2 (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside & offside sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sliding door is corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2021 116,390 miles

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

Nearside Sliding door corroded at bottom.

Offside Rear Door corroded at bottom.

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

Rear Step damaged due to impact but still secure.

Fail 24 Nov 2021 116,390 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Tie rod ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Both (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Bonnet can not be opened to check testable items.

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Sliding door corroded at bottom.

Offside Rear Door corroded at bottom.

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

Rear Step damaged due to impact but still secure.

Pass 27 Nov 2020 112,799 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 112,799 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper excessively weakened by corrosion (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 107,851 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 107,851 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side x2 (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 99,159 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 87,250 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 87,250 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 77,905 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 77,905 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D Bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D Bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 70,173 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 58,485 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 58,463 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 48,293 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 48,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 33,439 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 XLO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LM59 XLO, 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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LM59 XLO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 24 November 2009.

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