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LM59 XLT

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

245,851 mi
Last recorded245,851 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2023 245,851 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 195,400 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 193,300 miles

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))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 134,063 miles

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))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 134,059 miles

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))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 130,874 miles

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))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 122,144 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 114,175 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 101,376 miles

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)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 101,374 miles

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)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 89,918 miles

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)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 89,915 miles

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)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 63,755 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 63,755 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 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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