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L888 EYE

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,051 mi
Last recorded60,051 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL888 EYE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 60,051 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2026 60,051 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 55,999 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 50,423 miles

Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Lower exhaust slight deteriorated

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 44,947 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 41,101 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 40,535 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 40,521 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 32,014 miles

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

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

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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L888 EYE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L888 EYE, 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 L888 EYE registered?

L888 EYE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 13 May 2009.

Is L888 EYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L888 EYE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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