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LS59 TGF

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

147,444 mi
Last recorded147,444 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 147,444 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides axle play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front leaf spring worn

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

slight corrosion around vehicle

Fail 21 Nov 2025 147,444 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides axle play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front leaf spring worn

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

slight corrosion around vehicle

Pass 29 Nov 2024 139,799 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play also bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear doors corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2024 139,795 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play also bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear doors corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2023 132,594 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 123,887 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside side marker lamps inoperaive

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear rear door corroded

offside rear lamp casing damaged

parking brake reserve travel just met

Pass 27 Nov 2021 114,859 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 105,247 miles

slight corrosion around body

Pass 27 Nov 2019 96,991 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front both front shocker casing slightly damaged

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 88,210 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 80,395 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2017 80,395 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure u bolt (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 71,595 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 63,333 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 55,465 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 46,052 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 36,951 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 TGF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc 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 TGF, 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 TGF registered?

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

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