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LS59 TNU

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

168,368 mi
Last recorded168,368 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS59 TNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 168,368 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 168,365 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn n/s o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn n/s o/s d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s o/s front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Lower Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2018 148,479 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2018 148,479 miles

All outline marker lamps not working both sides all marker lights out BOTH SIDES FRONT TO REAR ALL 6 (4.2.1 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH MAINS ARE RUSTY MARKED CLEAN CHECK ALL OTHERS (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn BOTH SIDES AS PLAY IN ANTI ROLL BAR LINK RODS MARKED WITH CRAYON BOTH SIDES REAR ON AXLE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES IN RACK STRIP CHECK ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS UNEVEN WEAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2017 119,512 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2017 119,512 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 96,700 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 75,501 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 54,097 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 35,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 35,932 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 TNU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 TNU, 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 TNU registered?

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

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