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LN59 UZE

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

154,820 mi
Last recorded154,820 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 154,820 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 152,932 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 143,383 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 140,807 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 140,800 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 126,279 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 116,845 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 116,845 miles

Nearside Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed in the case of a sliding door (6.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front day time running lamp inoperative

Pass 30 Oct 2018 108,928 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 108,928 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 99,218 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Slight play in both front shocker top mounts

Some damage to o/s outer sill

Fail 20 Oct 2017 99,216 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Approx 4mm left on front inner brake pads

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

Knocking noise from steering system

N/s/r external door-stop missing

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Slight play in both front shocker top mounts

Some damage to o/s outer sill

Pass 19 Oct 2016 88,984 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Windscreen wipers does not clear the windscreen effectively

Pass 23 Oct 2015 79,663 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 71,534 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 56,532 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 36,103 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 UZE 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 UZE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LN59 UZE?

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What year was LN59 UZE registered?

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

Is LN59 UZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN59 UZE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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