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LS59 TRV

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,965 mi
Last recorded122,965 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS59 TRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 122,965 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 122,926 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 122,459 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 118,154 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 110,899 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 110,857 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 110,813 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 108,595 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 108,328 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 107,275 miles

Offside rear lamp lense damaged

Offside rear lower reflector missing

Fail 15 Oct 2019 107,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear lamp lense damaged

Offside rear lower reflector missing

Pass 2 Nov 2018 105,055 miles

Nearside lower reflector missing

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear lamp lense damaged

Offside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 31 Oct 2018 105,044 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring heavily deteriorated (4.11 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside lower reflector missing

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear lamp lense damaged

Offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 1 Nov 2017 100,390 miles

Front and rear brake pads appear worn low

Nearside headlamp and trim damaged

Offside rear lamp lense damaged

Offside rear lower reflector missing

Fail 31 Oct 2017 100,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front and rear brake pads appear worn low

Offside rear lamp lense damaged

Offside rear lower reflector missing

Pass 20 Apr 2016 87,984 miles

Nearside front tyre tread damaged

Offside front brake pads appear worn very low - suggest attention

Pass 11 Mar 2015 79,373 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 79,373 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 59,909 miles

nearside front tyre badly worn edge and near limit - suggest replace

Fail 4 Mar 2014 59,909 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre badly worn edge and near limit - suggest replace

Pass 13 Feb 2013 37,420 miles

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

brake pad warning lamp illuminated - rear brake pads appear wearing

handbrake travel high

nearside rear tyre worn very near limit - suggest replace

offside front tyre badly worn edge and near limit - suggest replace

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 TRV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 TRV, 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 TRV registered?

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

Is LS59 TRV safe to buy?

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