MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
267,587 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (7.1.2)
Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)
Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides inner tie rods (2.2.A.1b)
oil leak
under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded
vehicle body slightly damage all-round
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front Front position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (7.1.2)
Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)
Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides inner tie rods (2.2.A.1b)
oil leak
under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded
vehicle body slightly damage all-round
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
oil leak
under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded
under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
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)
nearside front outer sill slightly damaged
passeger(s) seats missing .only driver seat fitted at the time of the test
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
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)
nearside front outer sill slightly damaged
passeger(s) seats missing .only driver seat fitted at the time of the test
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LM59 XLR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 XLR, 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 XLR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 24 November 2009.
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