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VU59 LZO

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2178cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

236,418 mi
Last recorded236,418 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU59 LZO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,178cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 236,418 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2024 236,417 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 222,807 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 222,807 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing mirror glass (3.3 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both mirrors taped but secure

Pass 26 May 2022 207,241 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 198,196 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (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))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

nearside park brake limits just met

Pass 29 Aug 2018 182,918 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 166,843 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 141,912 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 132,522 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 110,018 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 98,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 98,362 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 83,586 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 83,586 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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VU59 LZO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,178cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VU59 LZO, 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 VU59 LZO registered?

VU59 LZO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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