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LDR 894

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,064 mi
Last recorded131,064 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLDR 894
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 131,064 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 129,331 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 128,011 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 128,008 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 128,256 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 127,051 miles

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

Park brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. O/S/R lower performance

Pass 10 Dec 2019 126,881 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 122,300 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 122,270 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2016 110,835 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 110,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 94,919 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 94,914 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 74,804 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 57,599 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 57,599 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 42,776 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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LDR 894 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LDR 894, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LDR 894 registered?

LDR 894 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 April 2009.

Is LDR 894 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LDR 894 shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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