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LN09 PHJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,683 mi
Last recorded51,683 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN09 PHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 51,683 miles

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

both inn rack joints

Pass 7 May 2025 49,028 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2025 49,016 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2024 47,480 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 95,648 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 44,347 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts corroded on inside edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 44,312 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 42,047 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front disc slight corrosion

Pass 12 Feb 2018 39,113 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 35,196 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 28,041 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2016 28,026 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside handbrake met minimum requirements

Pass 28 Feb 2015 17,967 miles

black tape on dash board at bottom.

Pass 8 Apr 2014 16,289 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 10,606 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 7,197 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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LN09 PHJ 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 87.5%.

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 LN09 PHJ, 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 LN09 PHJ registered?

LN09 PHJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 7 May 2009.

Is LN09 PHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN09 PHJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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