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DA09 LUE

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

253,801 mi
Last recorded253,801 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA09 LUE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 253,801 miles

Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

body croded all

Fail 13 Dec 2022 253,796 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Body obviously not squarely located on chassis wheel arch has a hole (6.2.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

body croded all

Pass 14 Jun 2021 218,902 miles

Central Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 218,902 miles

Central Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 179,721 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 179,072 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outline marker lamp missing x1 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 126,623 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 126,623 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 102,017 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 90,470 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 78,884 miles

handbrake eff. only just met

Fail 16 Jun 2016 78,884 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

handbrake eff. only just met

Pass 15 Jun 2015 69,029 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 57,764 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 47,153 miles

emissions to clean to register

Pass 14 Jun 2012 35,063 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?

Based on 4,037,050 MOT tests across 408,496 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
10,964
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
408,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175,127
position lamp(s) not working 92,747
Registration plate lamp not working 78,072
Brake pipe excessively corroded 69,976
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,847
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DA09 LUE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 142,212 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sprinter fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 175,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA09 LUE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sprinter typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DA09 LUE registered?

DA09 LUE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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