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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 2009 · 2,148 cc

LS59 TEJMOT history

LS59 TEJ is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 7 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 294,827 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2026.

LS59 TEJ white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
294,827 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
16,856 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 TEJ
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
7 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 TEJ was last recorded at 294,827 miles on 17 Jan 2026, 6,419 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
288,408 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,419 miles
Average per year
16,856 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 294,827 miles
  • 2025 – 288,408 miles
  • 2024 – 278,002 miles
  • 2023 – 271,357 miles
  • 2021 – 264,612 miles
  • 2020 – 254,398 miles
  • 2018 – 236,179 miles
  • 2017 – 207,659 miles
  • 2016 – 174,721 miles
  • 2015 – 142,827 miles
  • 2014 – 111,857 miles
  • 2013 – 78,527 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass294,827 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (D) bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass294,827 miles (+6,419)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    294,827 miles
    Test number
    459881962958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass288,408 miles (+10,406)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    288,408 miles
    Test number
    608330045140
    • DangerousInjector chuffing blow by of fumes
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp cluster slightly loose
  3. Pass278,002 miles (+6,645)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    278,002 miles
    Test number
    561693110628
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  4. Pass271,357 miles (+6,745)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    271,357 miles
    Test number
    228282079921
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  5. Pass264,612 miles (+4,095)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    264,612 miles
    Test number
    775952284344
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  6. Pass260,517 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    260,517 miles
    Test number
    593958056129
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded near brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail260,512 miles (+6,114)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    260,512 miles
    Test number
    276191945136
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side recording little effort (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded near brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass254,398 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    254,398 miles
    Test number
    381486936103
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
  9. Fail254,398 miles (+18,219)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    254,398 miles
    Test number
    296112297852
    • DangerousRear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
  10. Pass236,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    236,179 miles
    Test number
    827981808102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail236,168 miles (+272)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,168 miles
    Test number
    419323473844
    • MajorNearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Fail235,896 miles (+28,237)9 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,896 miles
    Test number
    867090229658
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel soft brake pedal (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working side marker (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working side marker (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Pass207,659 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    207,659 miles
    Test number
    538910238016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (D) bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (D) bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (D) bush (2.4.G.2)
  14. Fail207,659 miles (+32,938)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,659 miles
    Test number
    555396101247
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureMechanical brake component has restricted free movement hand brake quadrant under vehicle (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (D) bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (D) bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (D) bush (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass174,721 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    174,721 miles
    Test number
    251813791359
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in nearside steering rack inner joint
  16. Fail174,718 miles (+31,891)2 failures2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,718 miles
    Test number
    558233330891
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in nearside steering rack inner joint
  17. Pass142,827 miles (+15)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    142,827 miles
    Test number
    225180865157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
  18. Fail142,812 miles (+30,955)4 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,812 miles
    Test number
    639629755116
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
  19. Pass111,857 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    111,857 miles
    Test number
    247626754144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail111,853 miles (+33,326)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,853 miles
    Test number
    988315454124
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  21. Pass78,527 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    78,527 miles
    Test number
    176078473047
    • NoteN/s front sidelight bulb dim
  22. Fail78,527 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,527 miles
    Test number
    255238173077
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteN/s front sidelight bulb dim

Questions about LS59 TEJ

Does LS59 TEJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS59 TEJ is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS59 TEJ?
The MOT on LS59 TEJ is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS59 TEJ done?
LS59 TEJ was recorded at 294,827 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2026, an average of 16,856 miles a year.
Has LS59 TEJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 TEJ has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LS59 TEJ 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 LS59 TEJ find?
LS59 TEJ passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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