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LV59 RGX

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

100,795 mi
Last recorded100,795 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV59 RGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 100,795 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 100,759 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 97,281 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 97,281 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 92,152 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 89,132 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 89,132 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 82,392 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 82,392 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 77,715 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 73,239 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 68,302 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Fail 3 Dec 2016 68,281 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle PARKING BRAKE (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 60,951 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 60,951 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 51,003 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 42,256 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 28,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 28,776 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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LV59 RGX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LV59 RGX, 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 LV59 RGX registered?

LV59 RGX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 16 October 2009.

Is LV59 RGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV59 RGX shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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