2009 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · LN59 UXT
2009 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 344,290 miles. MOT expired on 03 Oct 2018. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Oct 2018
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 344,290 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
LN59 UXT Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2017
- 344,290 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LN59 UXT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (LN59 UXT) between September 2012 and September 2017.
The record contains 6 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 30 September 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)”; “Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)”; “Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke average 2.69.. limit 1.5. (7.4.B.3a)”.
LN59 UXT Mileage History
- 15/09/2012113,396 mi
- 23/09/2013173,098 mi+59,702 mi
- 01/10/2014222,669 mi+49,571 mi
- 01/10/2014222,670 mi+1 mi
- 17/09/2015265,738 mi+43,068 mi
- 17/09/2015265,740 mi+2 mi
- 30/09/2016307,563 mi+41,823 mi
- 04/10/2016307,568 mi+5 mi
- 30/09/2017344,290 mi+36,722 mi
Average of roughly 45,806 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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