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LS59 TDV

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

360,725 mi
Last recorded360,725 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS59 TDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 360,725 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside sliding door lower runner badly worn

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 360,723 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible u bolts (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside sliding door lower runner badly worn

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 338,526 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

rear indicators fading

Fail 22 Nov 2017 338,525 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position lower catch (6.4.1)

rear brake pads wearing thin

rear indicators fading

Pass 15 Nov 2016 316,635 miles

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

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

oil level low

Fail 10 Nov 2016 316,438 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative headlight does not move when switch moved up or down (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

oil level low

Pass 9 Nov 2015 281,960 miles

low reading to n/s rear handbrake

Fail 9 Nov 2015 281,959 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 32 kg (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 258,764 miles

engine management light on

Pass 29 Nov 2013 209,677 miles

front tyres close to limit, n/s front tyre bold on outre edge

n/s front side repeter outer lens missing

rear tyres close to limit

Fail 28 Nov 2013 209,474 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front tyres close to limit, n/s front tyre bold on outre edge

n/s front side repeter outer lens missing

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 15 Nov 2012 149,191 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 14 Nov 2012 149,190 miles

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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LS59 TDV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 LS59 TDV, 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 LS59 TDV registered?

LS59 TDV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 17 November 2009.

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