
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass294,827 miles (+6,419)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 294,827 miles
- Test number
- 459881962958
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass236,179 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 236,179 miles
- Test number
- 827981808102
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
Pass111,857 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 111,857 miles
- Test number
- 247626754144
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass78,527 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 78,527 miles
- Test number
- 176078473047
- NoteN/s front sidelight bulb dim
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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