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LS59 TMZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,083 mi
Last recorded125,083 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 125,083 miles

Minor play in nearside end of steering rack (drumstick).

Fail 10 Feb 2016 125,080 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure 'U' bolt loose (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Minor play in nearside end of steering rack (drumstick).

Pass 5 Feb 2015 98,510 miles

Both rear anti roll bar drop link bushes deteriorating and have slight play

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside repeater lens damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Feb 2015 98,510 miles

Both rear anti roll bar drop link bushes deteriorating and have slight play

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside repeater lens damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 71,931 miles

Auxillary drive belt makes a noise when steering is opperated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint nearside front

Slight play in front anti roll bar D bushes

Fail 10 Feb 2014 71,929 miles

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Auxillary drive belt makes a noise when steering is opperated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint nearside front

Slight play in front anti roll bar D bushes

Pass 4 Dec 2012 42,542 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 41,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 TMZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 TMZ, 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 TMZ registered?

LS59 TMZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 24 November 2009.

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