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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 2009 · 2,148 cc

LS59 TGVMOT history

LS59 TGV is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 7 Nov 2009. Its MOT expired on 16 Jan 2026 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 240,500 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

LS59 TGV white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Jan 2026
Mileage
240,500 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
14,954 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 TGV
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 expired on 16 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS59 TGV was last recorded at 240,500 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 5,075 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
235,425 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,075 miles
Average per year
14,954 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 240,500 miles
  • 2024 – 234,218 miles
  • 2023 – 224,340 miles
  • 2022 – 213,347 miles
  • 2021 – 195,780 miles
  • 2020 – 180,070 miles
  • 2019 – 167,930 miles
  • 2018 – 153,569 miles
  • 2017 – 138,704 miles
  • 2016 – 125,610 miles
  • 2015 – 109,222 miles
  • 2014 – 95,782 miles
  • 2013 – 68,273 miles
  • 2012 – 44,669 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail240,500 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorExhaust system insecure 2 brackets corroded (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOuter very vert corroded

What MOT failures 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 Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Central Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper brackets

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sliding door

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing year of manufacture 2010

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 12 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail240,500 miles (+5,075)2 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,500 miles
    Test number
    897038547607
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure 2 brackets corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter very vert corroded

  2. Pass235,425 miles (+1,207)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    235,425 miles
    Test number
    854078829821
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced exterier body all very corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sliding door very corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail234,218 miles (+9,878)4 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,218 miles
    Test number
    907480766931
    • MajorFront Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened center cross member split (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play + inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Outer Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust bracket (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sliding door heavy corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body very corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass224,340 miles (+10,993)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    224,340 miles
    Test number
    628535592579
    • MinorSide repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both sides mirror indicator lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all exterier panels corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sliding door heavy corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush u brackets (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached brackets on the bumper (6.1.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass213,347 miles (+17,567)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    213,347 miles
    Test number
    853917567784
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all outside of vehicle badley rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Other passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed side sliding door corroded bad (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper brackets exposed

  6. Pass195,780 miles (+98)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    195,780 miles
    Test number
    955350013575
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper brackets (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sliding door (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing year of manufacture 2010 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside sliding door poor condition
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ripping tread out (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail195,682 miles (+15,179)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,682 miles
    Test number
    284669459078
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper brackets (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sliding door (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing year of manufacture 2010 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside sliding door poor condition
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ripping tread out (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass180,503 miles (+433)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    180,503 miles
    Test number
    893344072767
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened slight lift in top mount (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear bumper brackets sticking out

  9. Fail180,070 miles (+12,140)6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,070 miles
    Test number
    133651102301
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened lift in top mount (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear metal step brackets sticking out

  10. Pass167,930 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    167,930 miles
    Test number
    817393450787
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail167,930 miles (+14,361)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,930 miles
    Test number
    892221867674
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass153,569 miles (+14,865)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    153,569 miles
    Test number
    905194358897
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift in both sides please keep checked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes from flexy hoses at clip fixings corroded please keep checked (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass138,704 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    138,704 miles
    Test number
    763365888734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail138,627 miles (+13,017)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,627 miles
    Test number
    609288854381
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass125,610 miles (+16,388)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    125,610 miles
    Test number
    916341520140
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass109,222 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    109,222 miles
    Test number
    164014990000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. FailMileage not read1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    571367920682
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOil leak at rear diff

  18. Fail108,873 miles (+13,091)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,873 miles
    Test number
    332855514567
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOil leak at rear diff

  19. Pass95,782 miles (+27,509)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    95,782 miles
    Test number
    926454664336
    • 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)

  20. Pass68,273 miles (+23,604)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    68,273 miles
    Test number
    698789323384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    44,669 miles
    Test number
    575177112341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS59 TGV

Does LS59 TGV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS59 TGV expired on 16 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS59 TGV?
The MOT on LS59 TGV expired on 16 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS59 TGV done?
LS59 TGV was recorded at 240,500 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 14,954 miles a year.
Has LS59 TGV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 TGV has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LS59 TGV 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 TGV find?
LS59 TGV failed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 2 dangerous defects, 5 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside front inner tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; offside front inner tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; exhaust system insecure 2 brackets corroded, and 5 more.

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