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LS59 TOJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

245,368 mi
Last recorded245,368 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 245,368 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Slight windscreen stonechip damage.

Fail 7 Dec 2021 245,368 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute and rear (4.4.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Slight windscreen stonechip damage.

Pass 10 Dec 2020 221,427 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 221,427 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 199,031 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 198,958 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect possibly front lens. bulb is ok (4.1.2 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 184,283 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to 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))

PAS drive system noisy (intermittent)

coolant warning light on

Fail 4 Dec 2018 184,283 miles

Nearside All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to 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))

PAS drive system noisy (intermittent)

coolant warning light on

Pass 7 Dec 2017 160,309 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint front both (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 160,288 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint front both (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 145,488 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 120,995 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 92,879 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front marker light not working

Pass 22 Nov 2013 66,031 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 40,768 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 TOJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 TOJ, 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 TOJ registered?

LS59 TOJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 December 2009.

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