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LL09 SSU

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,313 mi
Last recorded94,313 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL09 SSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 94,313 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 86,990 miles

Exhaust has a slight leak of exhaust gases

Exhaust mounting rubber broken

Near side and off side body damaged

Near side repeater in mirror damaged

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 86,990 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a slight leak of exhaust gases

Exhaust mounting rubber broken

Exhaust pressure pipe detached from exhaust due to corrosion

Near side and off side body damaged

Near side repeater in mirror damaged

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 81,098 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front exhaust rubber mounting perishing

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

Off side front seat is worn

Rear differential leaking oil front front pinion seal

Pass 11 Aug 2021 69,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2021 69,560 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2020 64,456 miles

Rear tyres worn to 3mm

Fail 4 Aug 2020 64,456 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 19 Jul 2019 58,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 48,398 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 48,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2017 39,583 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 29,339 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 29,339 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 19,228 miles

Near side front tyre is wearing unevenly

Tyres perishing due to age

Pass 16 Aug 2014 9,522 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 8,760 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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LL09 SSU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue 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 LL09 SSU, 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 LL09 SSU registered?

LL09 SSU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 17 August 2009.

Is LL09 SSU safe to buy?

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