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LM59 XLS

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,657 mi
Last recorded156,657 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM59 XLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 156,657 miles

Drivers seat padding damaged

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Door card missing. Interior opening by cable

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 156,557 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Drivers seat padding damaged

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Door card missing. Interior opening by cable

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 156,219 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 155,891 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 153,617 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 152,904 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 152,904 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 152,443 miles

all under body corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2020 152,018 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 151,011 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2018 149,301 miles

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

rear ant roll bar has slightly play

zero emission oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2016 146,387 miles

Central Front Oil leak oil leaking from engine area ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 146,387 miles

Central Front Oil leak oil leaking from engine area ()

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 143,508 miles

offside amber lamps inoperative.

oil leak on engine.

rear axle leaking oil slightly.

slight play in offside and nearside front anti roll bar D bushes.

stop lamp switch very sensitive when bakes applied.

Fail 27 Nov 2015 143,505 miles

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

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

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

offside amber lamps inoperative.

oil leak on engine.

rear axle leaking oil slightly.

slight play in offside and nearside front anti roll bar D bushes.

stop lamp switch very sensitive when bakes applied.

Pass 25 Nov 2014 116,519 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 116,519 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 86,770 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 86,770 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 58,876 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 XLS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XLS, 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 XLS registered?

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

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