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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,178 cc

LL59 DLUMOT history

LL59 DLU is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 11 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 25 MOT tests, with 214,718 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

LL59 DLU black Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
214,718 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
13 passed · 12 failed
Per year
11,744 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL59 DLU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,178 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
11 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL59 DLU was last recorded at 214,718 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
214,716 miles · 8 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
11,744 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 214,718 miles
  • 2025 – 204,714 miles
  • 2024 – 196,825 miles
  • 2023 – 187,214 miles
  • 2022 – 178,515 miles
  • 2021 – 163,970 miles
  • 2019 – 155,439 miles
  • 2018 – 140,518 miles
  • 2017 – 125,679 miles
  • 2016 – 112,457 miles
  • 2015 – 98,281 miles
  • 2014 – 83,549 miles
  • 2013 – 66,877 miles
  • 2012 – 51,096 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass214,718 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass214,718 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    214,718 miles
    Test number
    506038648729
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail214,716 miles (+10,002)1 dangerous8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,716 miles
    Test number
    329787171986
    • DangerousNearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible U Bolts insecure (5.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both not working (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass204,714 miles (+7,889)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    204,714 miles
    Test number
    270155940933
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass196,825 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    196,825 miles
    Test number
    222845987304
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail196,824 miles (+9,610)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,824 miles
    Test number
    416081647861
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass187,214 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    187,214 miles
    Test number
    754193370962
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail187,214 miles (+8,699)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,214 miles
    Test number
    215627434675
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail178,515 miles (+8)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,515 miles
    Test number
    200753029482
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPad warning lamp on dash

  9. Fail178,507 miles (+14,537)1 dangerous8 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,507 miles
    Test number
    360992322554
    • DangerousNearside Lower Body panel likely to become detached Side loading door (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle with loose fixing bolts (5.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPad warning on dash

  10. Pass163,970 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    163,970 miles
    Test number
    252511546379
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Fail163,970 miles (+8,531)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,970 miles
    Test number
    865410974507
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass155,439 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    155,439 miles
    Test number
    748729561535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail155,439 miles (+14,921)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,439 miles
    Test number
    155486339972
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

  14. Pass140,518 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    140,518 miles
    Test number
    231175559314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail140,518 miles (+14,839)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,518 miles
    Test number
    101806181404
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass125,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    125,679 miles
    Test number
    474118899353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail125,679 miles (+13,222)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,679 miles
    Test number
    679730362717
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass112,457 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    112,457 miles
    Test number
    549078210682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail112,457 miles (+14,176)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,457 miles
    Test number
    401354534195
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass98,281 miles (+14,732)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    98,281 miles
    Test number
    478215997848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail83,549 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,549 miles
    Test number
    128698834353
    • Repaired at testNearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

  22. Pass83,549 miles (+16,672)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    83,549 miles
    Test number
    239078934311
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

  23. Pass66,877 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    66,877 miles
    Test number
    585006133326
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

  24. Fail66,877 miles (+15,781)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,877 miles
    Test number
    465766033381
    • FailureBody has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

  25. Pass51,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    51,096 miles
    Test number
    529981722380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL59 DLU

Does LL59 DLU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL59 DLU is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL59 DLU?
The MOT on LL59 DLU is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL59 DLU done?
LL59 DLU was recorded at 214,718 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 11,744 miles a year.
Has LL59 DLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL59 DLU has failed 12 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LL59 DLU 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 DLU find?
LL59 DLU passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: central front fluid leak, but not excessive engine coolant leak; central front oil leak, but not excessive leak from gearbox; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded, and 1 more.

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