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LM09 ODY

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

258,661 mi
Last recorded258,661 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 ODY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 258,661 miles

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 258,655 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 243,157 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear light crack

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

Offside side and rear door corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both side (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 243,157 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear light crack

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

Offside side and rear door corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both side (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 220,595 miles

Central Front small stone chip on windscreen

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer lamp unit cracked

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

Offside Rear Lower door corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2021 220,592 miles

All outline marker lamps not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front All outline marker lamps missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front small stone chip on windscreen

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer lamp unit cracked

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

Offside Rear Lower door corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2020 198,389 miles

Central Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front small stone chip on windscreen

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 181,773 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 168,866 miles

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

Nearside Front side marker not working/also offside central marker out

Pass 19 Apr 2017 155,889 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Apr 2017 155,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jul 2016 146,031 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 133,436 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 121,295 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 100,177 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 71,846 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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LM09 ODY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LM09 ODY, 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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LM09 ODY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 10 August 2009.

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