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LS59 TFX

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

222,375 mi
Last recorded222,375 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 222,375 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 222,375 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 222,369 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 214,137 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play within permitted limits (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing damaged function okay test (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre and nearside cracked not affecting drivers view in current condition (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear lower reflectors missing new reflectors fitted above rear lamps

orange side marker lamps defective 2x n/s 1x o/s

Fail 12 Jan 2021 214,129 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play within permitted limits (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing damaged function okay test (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre and nearside cracked not affecting drivers view in current condition (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear lower reflectors missing new reflectors fitted above rear lamps

orange side marker lamps defective 2x n/s 1x o/s

Pass 7 Jan 2020 201,273 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 192,595 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 192,585 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 190,529 miles

Nearside windscreen cracked at top

Fail 15 Dec 2017 190,518 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside windscreen cracked at top

Pass 8 Nov 2016 181,229 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 152,211 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 119,975 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 82,230 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 60,085 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 TFX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TFX, 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 TFX registered?

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

Is LS59 TFX safe to buy?

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