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LV59 YSX

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

373,100 mi
Last recorded373,100 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV59 YSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 373,100 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Feb 2026 373,100 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 362,635 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both central brake pipes by fuel tank are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cuts and cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front subframes mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 355,894 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 355,894 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 355,830 miles

oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2022 355,825 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2021 353,556 miles

oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2021 353,556 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2020 349,998 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 344,796 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All Discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 338,327 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 317,875 miles

NSF, OSR & NSR shock absorber dust protectors damaged

Pass 8 Nov 2016 281,554 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Nov 2015 256,234 miles

both front lower ball joints have slight lift

both front shock absorbers have slight internal play

n/s/r shockabsorber deteriated

rear prop shalft ju has slight play as marked

Fail 25 Nov 2015 256,232 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front lower ball joints have slight lift

both front shock absorbers have slight internal play

n/s/r shockabsorber deteriated

rear prop shalft ju has slight play as marked

Pass 4 Nov 2014 212,072 miles

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

both front lower ball joints have slight lift

both rear tyres worn close to wear bars

n/s/f tyre worn close to wear bars and worn on outside edge

o/s/r brake binding slightly

stone chip in front screen

Pass 21 Nov 2013 168,349 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 121,068 miles

slight play in both front anti role bar mounting bushes

stone chip in front screen

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 YSX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 LV59 YSX, 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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LV59 YSX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 3 December 2009.

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