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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 2009 · 2,148 cc

LL59 DFDMOT history

LL59 DFD is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 17 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2026 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 303,522 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

LL59 DFD white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2026
Mileage
303,522 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
18,393 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL59 DFD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
17 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL59 DFD was last recorded at 303,522 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 30,618 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
272,904 miles · 28 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
30,618 miles
Average per year
18,393 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 303,522 miles
  • 2024 – 272,904 miles
  • 2023 – 250,078 miles
  • 2022 – 231,899 miles
  • 2021 – 224,631 miles
  • 2020 – 218,619 miles
  • 2019 – 208,298 miles
  • 2017 – 205,523 miles
  • 2016 – 187,700 miles
  • 2015 – 152,458 miles
  • 2014 – 97,880 miles
  • 2013 – 67,957 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass303,522 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 7 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass303,522 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    303,522 miles
    Test number
    443191711267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail303,522 miles (+30,618)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    303,522 miles
    Test number
    340279589986
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass272,904 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    272,904 miles
    Test number
    790853452643
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail272,904 miles (+22,826)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    272,904 miles
    Test number
    656091690635
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass250,078 miles (+18,179)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    250,078 miles
    Test number
    606816870868
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass231,899 miles (+28)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    231,899 miles
    Test number
    995800223642
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail231,871 miles (+7,240)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,871 miles
    Test number
    386483652656
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass224,631 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    224,631 miles
    Test number
    544322822639
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail224,629 miles (+6,010)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,629 miles
    Test number
    169361730983
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn x2 D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass218,619 miles (+10,321)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    218,619 miles
    Test number
    721841000012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  11. Pass208,298 miles (+2,775)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    208,298 miles
    Test number
    573907952294
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass205,523 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    205,523 miles
    Test number
    166904596945
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail205,523 miles (+17,805)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,523 miles
    Test number
    962655331424
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass187,718 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    187,718 miles
    Test number
    221678465696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail187,700 miles (+35,242)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,700 miles
    Test number
    688169245278
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass152,458 miles (+22,270)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    152,458 miles
    Test number
    587072633049
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light unit broken
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass130,188 miles (+32,308)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    130,188 miles
    Test number
    775646705067
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteN/side front indicater blens missing, indicater still working

  18. Pass97,880 miles (+29,923)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    97,880 miles
    Test number
    176153004003
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  19. Pass67,957 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    67,957 miles
    Test number
    947347303080
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about LL59 DFD

Does LL59 DFD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL59 DFD is valid until 31 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL59 DFD?
The MOT on LL59 DFD is valid until 31 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL59 DFD done?
LL59 DFD was recorded at 303,522 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 18,393 miles a year.
Has LL59 DFD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL59 DFD has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LL59 DFD ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LL59 DFD find?
LL59 DFD passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front inner track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front inner track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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