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LS59 TGE

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,782 mi
Last recorded138,782 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS59 TGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 138,782 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 135,901 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 129,236 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside door mirror casing broken

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 129,236 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside door mirror casing broken

Nearside front side marker lamp inoperative

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside front side marker lamp inoperative

Pass 1 Nov 2016 120,578 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ft to rr (3.6.B.2c)

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

Original test carried out by M.A.Fawcett

Fail 29 Oct 2016 120,578 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ft to rr (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 104,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

No emissions test results - unable to obtain metered smoke reading

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 85,762 miles

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

No emissions test results - unable to obtain metered smoke reading

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

Two punctures in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Nov 2013 67,360 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 67,360 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 46,755 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 TGE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 TGE, 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 TGE registered?

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

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