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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 2009 · 2,143 cc

LS59 TLXMOT history

LS59 TLX is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 24 Nov 2009. Its MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 204,868 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.

LS59 TLX white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Oct 2026
Mileage
204,868 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,821 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 TLX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
24 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 TLX was last recorded at 204,868 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 4,952 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
199,916 miles · 27 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
4,952 miles
Average per year
10,821 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 204,868 miles
  • 2024 – 199,916 miles
  • 2023 – 199,715 miles
  • 2022 – 198,247 miles
  • 2020 – 196,746 miles
  • 2019 – 183,253 miles
  • 2018 – 167,034 miles
  • 2017 – 147,692 miles
  • 2016 – 136,671 miles
  • 2015 – 119,711 miles
  • 2014 – 105,596 miles
  • 2013 – 85,897 miles
  • 2012 – 64,678 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass204,868 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear 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.

  • Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 8 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass204,868 miles (+4,952)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    204,868 miles
    Test number
    351227545356
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass199,916 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    199,916 miles
    Test number
    578093172794
    • AdvisoryUnder body covered with under sealt

  3. Fail199,916 miles (+201)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,916 miles
    Test number
    929085551086
    • Repaired at testStop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder body covered with under sealt

  4. Pass199,715 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    199,715 miles
    Test number
    385194341462
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail199,712 miles (+1,465)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,712 miles
    Test number
    422830086908
    • DangerousNearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (5.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass198,247 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    198,247 miles
    Test number
    615586187926
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Fail198,247 miles (+1,501)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,247 miles
    Test number
    616477326499
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass196,746 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    196,746 miles
    Test number
    925791263631
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNsr brake back plate corroded

  9. Fail196,746 miles (+13,493)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,746 miles
    Test number
    457813264879
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNsr brake back plate corroded

  10. Pass183,253 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    183,253 miles
    Test number
    125731469734
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail183,253 miles (+16,219)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,253 miles
    Test number
    519147716267
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass167,034 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    167,034 miles
    Test number
    218686553606
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shackles corroded nsr back plate corroded

  13. Fail167,034 miles (+19,342)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,034 miles
    Test number
    330273476366
    • Repaired at testBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shackles corroded nsr back plate corroded

  14. Pass147,692 miles (+11,021)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    147,692 miles
    Test number
    675901805298
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass136,671 miles (+16,960)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    136,671 miles
    Test number
    720328473501
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass119,711 miles (+14,115)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    119,711 miles
    Test number
    783508997929
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bushes (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass105,596 miles (+19,699)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    105,596 miles
    Test number
    196693404350
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  18. Pass85,897 miles (+21,219)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    85,897 miles
    Test number
    356481013331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass64,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    64,678 miles
    Test number
    618743212365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS59 TLX

Does LS59 TLX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS59 TLX expired on 22 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS59 TLX?
The MOT on LS59 TLX expired on 22 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS59 TLX done?
LS59 TLX was recorded at 204,868 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 10,821 miles a year.
Has LS59 TLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 TLX has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LS59 TLX 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 TLX find?
LS59 TLX passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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