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PK59 LUF

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

216,090 mi
Last recorded216,090 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK59 LUF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 216,090 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2025 216,090 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 209,768 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 200,072 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 200,072 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 188,914 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2022 188,914 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 179,503 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 162,238 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 162,234 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting & outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Steering arm modified such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2019 149,909 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Oct 2019 149,904 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Oct 2018 136,106 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 138,867 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 120,145 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever repaired, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

Pass 16 Oct 2015 110,783 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 77,740 miles

nearside rear tyre on 2.5-3mm

offside front tyre on 2.5-3mm and sidewall scrubbed

Pass 12 Aug 2013 68,258 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 53,770 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 53,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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PK59 LUF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PK59 LUF, 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 PK59 LUF registered?

PK59 LUF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 8 October 2009.

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