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LN09 PPF

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

211,747 mi
Last recorded211,747 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN09 PPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 211,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged large cut in outer side wall no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

side loading door is damaged but still opens and shuts securely

Fail 22 May 2019 211,672 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged large cut in outer side wall no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour dirty (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front head lamp leveling device not checked bulb blown

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour dirty (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside middle side marker not working

side loading door is damaged but still opens and shuts securely

Pass 8 Jun 2018 204,536 miles

cooling fan bearing has much play replace asap

Fail 6 Jun 2018 204,536 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror repeater (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment travel stop reached (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity lens missing (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake effort is significantly less than the other side but still enough to pass

cooling fan bearing has much play replace asap

Pass 15 Jun 2017 197,403 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs are lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake application slightly uneven

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Jun 2017 197,403 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs are lipped (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front brake application slightly uneven

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jun 2016 189,268 miles

Nearside lower mirror cracked.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 165,540 miles

n/s body damaged

Fail 3 Aug 2015 165,540 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s body damaged

n/s side marker out

Pass 11 Aug 2014 125,307 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

damage to n/s bodywork/doors

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 11 Aug 2014 125,307 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

damage to n/s bodywork/doors

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2013 88,129 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 45,173 miles

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

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 PPF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 LN09 PPF, 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 PPF registered?

LN09 PPF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 21 April 2009.

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