MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
245,851 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Exhaust system insecure 2x silencer mountings rubbers (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket insecure 2x bothsides (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Side repeater lens damaged
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Side repeater lens damaged
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front pads are wearing low in particular ns front (3.5.1g)
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sided front track control arm have slight play (2.2.B.1f)
steering system slightly rough
Centre centre rubber exhaust hanger deterioated and split but still hanging.
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both front track rod has play on inner joint (2.2.B.1f)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre centre rubber exhaust hanger deterioated and split but still hanging.
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both front track rod has play on inner joint (2.2.B.1f)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
low effort nearside parking brake
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LM59 XLT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 XLT, 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 XLT registered?
LM59 XLT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 24 November 2009.
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