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LS59 THN

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

165,835 mi
Last recorded165,835 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 165,835 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front mirror indicator lamp lens damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly back from brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly back from brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower reflector damaged

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 147,419 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle diff pinion seal slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump, area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower 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))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened bush slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower 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))

engine cover fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2024 131,092 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR CORRODING AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR CORRODING AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive REAR AXLE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 131,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR CORRODING AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR CORRODING AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive REAR AXLE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 118,121 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AT REAR CORRODING (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 118,094 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AT REAR CORRODING (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 106,006 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/corroded on inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 94,254 miles

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

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

Nearside N/S repeater lense broken

Offside O/S repeater lense broken

Pass 14 Jan 2020 86,587 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 79,857 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 74,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit measured at 3.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit measured at 3.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

both rear light clusters cracked. both side repeater lenses damaged. no white light showing

Fail 10 Jan 2018 74,080 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit measured at 3.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit measured at 3.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

both rear light clusters cracked. both side repeater lenses damaged. no white light showing

Pass 12 Jan 2017 68,573 miles

Coolant leak ()

Diff seal leaking

Pass 26 Jan 2016 63,533 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 63,362 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2015

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015
Pass 31 Oct 2013 51,138 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 42,389 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 42,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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 THN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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