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LO59 FXZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

298,633 mi
Last recorded298,633 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO59 FXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 298,633 miles

Offside Rear hub damp with oil

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 266,031 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 237,561 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 211,939 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 180,074 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 157,312 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Oct 2019 157,312 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 118,412 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 92,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 81,212 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 63,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 63,570 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 49,345 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 37,452 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Dec 2012 37,447 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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LO59 FXZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LO59 FXZ, 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 LO59 FXZ registered?

LO59 FXZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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