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LN59 UZC

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

207,841 mi
Last recorded207,841 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 207,841 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 195,274 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Mar 2021 195,269 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Mar 2020 188,116 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 188,111 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear exhaust bracket insecure

Pass 21 Mar 2019 182,892 miles

steering noisy

Fail 20 Mar 2019 182,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

steering noisy

Pass 23 Mar 2018 171,809 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint o/s/n/s front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 171,809 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded middle to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint o/s/n/s front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 159,122 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 159,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort 151 compared to nearside rear 275 (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 142,754 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 142,752 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 120,113 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 914,192 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 94,176 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 63,263 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake warning light on time of test

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 UZC 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 58.8%.

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 UZC, 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 UZC registered?

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

Is LN59 UZC safe to buy?

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