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LS59 TSV

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

379,280 mi
Last recorded379,280 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 379,280 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 372,976 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 372,699 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 372,688 miles

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

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

Exhaust fumes entering cabin injector blowby (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 370,384 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 367,139 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 349,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 304,786 miles

All brake pipes covered in grease

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jan 2018 275,012 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 252,017 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 219,312 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 185,278 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 154,257 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 154,257 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 137,638 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 TSV 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 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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