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LN59 UPL

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

318,162 mi
Last recorded318,162 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN59 UPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 318,162 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 317,475 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 315,641 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 315,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/65/16c (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 308,487 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 303,838 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 301,683 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 293,176 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 280,809 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 280,809 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 255,601 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot both (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s mirror indicator lens broken

n/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s/r tyre 2mm

Fail 13 Sep 2016 255,601 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot both (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s mirror indicator lens broken

n/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s/r tyre 2mm

Pass 27 Aug 2015 232,023 miles

slight lift in ns and osf lower ball joints

slight play in front shocker rams

Fail 27 Aug 2015 232,023 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight lift in ns and osf lower ball joints

slight play in front shocker rams

Pass 12 Sep 2014 208,650 miles

n/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 27 Aug 2013 170,084 miles

slight play in bottom ball joints

Pass 22 Aug 2012 130,400 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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LN59 UPL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LN59 UPL, 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 LN59 UPL registered?

LN59 UPL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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