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LEZ 131

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

312,595 mi
Last recorded312,595 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLEZ 131
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 312,595 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 311,967 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 311,967 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 310,851 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 309,073 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 307,785 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 304,870 miles

No rear body fitted at time of test

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 279,730 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi-section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine block area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Oct 2017 246,484 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside windscreen cracked

Pass 20 Oct 2016 209,621 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside windscreen cracked

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Oct 2015 171,934 miles

Lower Steering column top bearing slightly worn Noise from column (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 171,934 miles

Lower Steering column top bearing slightly worn Noise from column (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 131,900 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 131,858 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

note : deep cut - offside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 1 Nov 2013 95,745 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

nearside rear outer position lamp not working

offside mid-position lamp not working

offside mirror cracked but still useable

slight play in steering rack

Fail 1 Nov 2013 95,745 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

nearside rear outer position lamp not working

offside mid-position lamp not working

offside mirror cracked but still useable

slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Aug 2012 58,779 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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LEZ 131 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 76.5%.

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 LEZ 131, 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 LEZ 131 registered?

LEZ 131 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 25 June 2009.

Is LEZ 131 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LEZ 131 shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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