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LS59 TFY

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

171,721 mi
Last recorded171,721 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 171,721 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 167,706 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 163,171 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 158,337 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2022 153,678 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 148,838 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 148,838 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 144,325 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 144,325 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 136,898 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 127,125 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 120,065 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 108,260 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 90,554 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 69,267 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 69,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 44,953 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 TFY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LS59 TFY, 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 TFY registered?

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

Is LS59 TFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS59 TFY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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