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LEZ 7001

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

144,151 mi
Last recorded144,151 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLEZ 7001
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 144,151 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

offside front steering arm has slight play.

Pass 31 Mar 2025 143,232 miles

nsf steering arm has slight play

Pass 27 Mar 2024 141,857 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 139,582 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 139,559 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 130,544 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 139,281 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Apr 2021 139,280 miles

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

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Sep 2018 134,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

front discs getting worn

nearside front tyre outer wall scrubbing and close to cords

Pass 20 Sep 2017 132,864 miles

brake pipe to nearside rear showing signs of corrosion

front discs getting worn

some lift both bottom balljoints

some play rear anti roll bar mounting bushes

Pass 28 Sep 2016 131,872 miles

rear shocker shrouds getting corroded

some lift both bottom balljoints

some play front anti roll bar "D" bushes

Pass 1 Oct 2015 130,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside seatbelt buckle damaged, but not affecting operation

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' top centre (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 130,774 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Side repeater lens/mirror damaged (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside seatbelt buckle damaged, but not affecting operation

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' top centre (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 102,873 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear lamp loose, check fixings

Offside rear lamp damaged

Pass 25 Sep 2013 84,302 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

diff slightly leaking

osr lens slightly damaged

Fail 25 Sep 2013 84,302 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

diff slightly leaking

osr lens slightly damaged

Pass 19 Jul 2012 71,275 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 7001 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 7001, 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 7001 registered?

LEZ 7001 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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The MOT history for LEZ 7001 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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