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L111 OBE

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

67,351 mi
Last recorded67,351 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL111 OBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 67,351 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fumes under bonnet, possibly from leaking injectors

Nearside Lower Non obligatory mirror damaged Missing

Nearside headlamp Condensated

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Lower Non obligatory mirror damaged Smashed and taped up

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Nail in side wall

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 67,351 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fumes under bonnet, possibly from leaking injectors

Nearside Lower Non obligatory mirror damaged Missing

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside headlamp Condensated

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Lower Non obligatory mirror damaged Smashed and taped up

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Nail in side wall

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 63,907 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 63,907 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated Rubbing on leaf spring (4.11 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 59,988 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 59,987 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror indicator (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 55,088 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Mar 2023 55,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Mar 2022 50,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (275/40/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 45,708 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Mar 2021 45,706 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Mar 2020 42,316 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 37,002 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f tyre wearing inner & outer edge

Pass 6 Mar 2018 32,296 miles

pad warning lamp illuminated

Pass 16 Feb 2017 27,401 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 23 Mar 2016 18,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 18,379 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 17,300 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded.

Offside track rod end has slight play.

Fail 27 Aug 2015 17,300 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded.

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside track rod end has slight play.

Pass 27 Oct 2014 16,346 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 13,933 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 11,313 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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L111 OBE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 L111 OBE, 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 L111 OBE registered?

L111 OBE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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