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LN59 UPW

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,765 mi
Last recorded78,765 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN59 UPW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 78,765 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened also mechanical components (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 78,634 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 78,435 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 78,190 miles

brakes pass on lock up

Pass 18 Sep 2019 78,106 miles

brakes pass on lock up

Pass 3 Sep 2018 77,690 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 77,253 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 75,977 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 75,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 75,658 miles

Front pass on lock up

Rear pass on lock up

Fail 18 Sep 2015 75,658 miles

Front pass on lock up

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear pass on lock up

Pass 1 Oct 2014 74,955 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 63,474 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 46,968 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 UPW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UPW, 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 UPW registered?

LN59 UPW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 8 September 2009.

Is LN59 UPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN59 UPW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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