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LN59 UYX

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

154,687 mi
Last recorded154,687 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 154,687 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 154,687 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 125,908 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 92,409 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 69,898 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 69,898 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 64,003 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 64,303 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure mirror housing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 58,011 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 49,116 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 49,116 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 40,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 40,377 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 33,283 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 27,916 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

nearside side repeter lamp damaged

Pass 9 Oct 2012 27,916 miles

nearside side repeter lamp damaged

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 UYX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 LN59 UYX, 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 UYX registered?

LN59 UYX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 24 October 2009.

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