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ND59 LJZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

150,099 mi
Last recorded150,099 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND59 LJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 150,099 miles

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sjll rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

brake fluid low

front bumper damaged

hand brake cable slight fray

rear pads low

Fail 23 Nov 2022 150,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster u/s (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sjll rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

brake fluid low

front bumper damaged

hand brake cable slight fray

rear pads low

Pass 26 Nov 2021 143,832 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 143,832 miles

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

Offside Outline marker lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 138,719 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 128,778 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2019 128,778 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 111,707 miles

Front number plate cracked

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Nov 2018 111,706 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect try bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front number plate cracked

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Oct 2017 89,732 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 72,568 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 65,672 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 61,461 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2014 61,461 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 50,548 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

slight movement in o/s/f shocker

Pass 20 Dec 2012 39,645 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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ND59 LJZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LJZ, 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 ND59 LJZ registered?

ND59 LJZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 24 December 2009.

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