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LY59 FOC

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

110,309 mi
Last recorded110,309 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY59 FOC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 110,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover corroded

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2025 110,309 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover corroded

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

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

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 25 Oct 2024 95,654 miles

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

chip in windscreen

Fail 23 Oct 2024 95,654 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

2 x n/s side marker lights inop

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

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

chip in windscreen

slight oil leak from diff pinion seal

Pass 3 Nov 2023 81,813 miles

chip in windscreen

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in inner track rod knuckles

Pass 7 Nov 2022 77,098 miles

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

Offside Rear side marker inop

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

front brake discs corroded

front tyres out of shape on inner edge

inner track rod knuckles slight play

Pass 26 Oct 2021 72,899 miles

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

slight corrosion on front brake discs

slight play in both inner track rod knuckles

Pass 3 Nov 2020 67,739 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 67,739 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 55,167 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 55,167 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

n/s side marker inop

Pass 6 Nov 2018 47,749 miles

Offside Rear lens broken

Fail 1 Nov 2018 47,745 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear lens broken

washer fluid low

Pass 14 Oct 2017 47,287 miles

Offside Rear lamp broken

Pass 4 Oct 2016 45,592 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 43,633 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 42,295 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 34,103 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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LY59 FOC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 LY59 FOC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY59 FOC registered?

LY59 FOC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 December 2009.

Is LY59 FOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY59 FOC shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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