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ND59 LJU

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2178cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,418 mi
Last recorded142,418 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND59 LJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,178cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 142,418 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 132,065 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2025 132,062 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 131,378 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 131,356 miles

Brake cable damaged broken (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 130,119 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 127,272 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 127,269 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both rear drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 122,495 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 122,493 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury indicator repeater (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror case (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 117,639 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 112,997 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 105,192 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 91,161 miles

Both side repeater lens broken

Brake pad wear indicator on dash

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 91,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both side repeater lens broken

Brake pad wear indicator on dash

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 75,334 miles

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

slight play in inner track rods

Pass 12 Dec 2014 63,477 miles

2x front side repeaters damaged but not showing a white light

Fail 12 Dec 2014 63,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

2x front side repeaters damaged but not showing a white light

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2013 52,704 miles

rear diff pinion seal starting to leak

Fail 19 Dec 2013 52,704 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear diff pinion seal starting to leak

Pass 12 Dec 2012 40,070 miles

n/s mirror repeater lamp lens damaged

o/s/r tyre worn 2mm

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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ND59 LJU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,178cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ND59 LJU, 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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ND59 LJU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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