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LS59 TDX

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

182,622 mi
Last recorded182,622 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS59 TDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2025 182,622 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail Rear prop joint where prop meets diff (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Centre prop rubber bearing (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Flexi bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Side sliding door and rear barn door corroded

Nearside Front Inner rack end has excessive play, possible steering rack

Offside Front Inner rack end has excessive play, possible steering rack

Pass 4 Nov 2024 171,996 miles

CORROSION ON BOTTOM OF NEARSIDE SLIDING DOOR

WATER IN OFFSIDE REAR FOG LIGH LAMP

Fail 23 Oct 2024 171,947 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust system insecure REAR BRACKET BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working CENTRE (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) INNER END (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

CORROSION ON BOTTOM OF NEARSIDE SLIDING DOOR

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE INNER STEERING END

WATER IN OFFSIDE REAR FOG LIGH LAMP

Pass 8 Nov 2023 167,410 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 167,410 miles

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 161,222 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 161,222 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 151,884 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 151,884 miles

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 150,398 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn CENTRE D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn CENTRE D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road OFFSIDE (3.2 (a) (ii))

BOTH SIDE REPEATER LENSES MISSING

HIGH HANDBRAKE LEVER TRAVEL

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE 2MM / WORN ON BOTH EDGES

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 137,938 miles

PLAY IN NEARASIDE INNER STEERING ARM

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view OFFSIDE AND LOWER CENTRE (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 137,938 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view OFFSIDE AND LOWER CENTRE (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 128,687 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 117,076 miles

Rear axle pinion seal leaking

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 117,076 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear axle pinion seal leaking

Pass 30 Oct 2017 103,834 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 89,966 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 78,452 miles

ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF HEAVILY WORN FRONT BRAKE DISCS WITH NEXT PAD CHANGE

ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LIGHT ON DASH

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 64,581 miles

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

smoke emissions test result was undetected peak

Pass 6 Nov 2013 49,721 miles

emissions smoke test result was undetected peak

Pass 31 Oct 2012 35,102 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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LS59 TDX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 TDX, 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 TDX registered?

LS59 TDX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 7 November 2009.

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