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LJ09 OMT

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

212,165 mi
Last recorded212,165 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2022 212,165 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 211,061 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 20,600 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 201,292 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 197,041 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2020 197,041 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 182,162 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 175,151 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 158,353 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 140,625 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2015 123,986 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 123,986 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 102,622 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 102,615 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 85,468 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 65,641 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 43,444 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 16,038 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 OMT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 OMT, 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 OMT registered?

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

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