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LJ09 OLW

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

236,665 mi
Last recorded236,665 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ09 OLW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 236,665 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 213,378 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 189,636 miles

1st Exhaust mounting nuts missing, mount loose.

Horn intermittent

Number plate light dim

Pass 15 Apr 2016 171,041 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 147,656 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 127,282 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 100,374 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 100,374 miles

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

Rear Radius arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 72,938 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 72,937 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 May 2011 477,815 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 19,445 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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LJ09 OLW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LJ09 OLW, 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 LJ09 OLW registered?

LJ09 OLW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 July 2009.

Is LJ09 OLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ09 OLW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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