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LN09 PUF

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

126,732 mi
Last recorded126,732 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN09 PUF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 126,732 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2026 126,732 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 120,265 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 112,421 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 107,339 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 101,009 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 94,049 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 87,807 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 87,779 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 77,119 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Park brake efficiency only just met

Pass 19 Jul 2018 67,024 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 67,021 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 56,377 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 56,103 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 56,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 54,221 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 54,221 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

small cuts in rear tyres (205/75 R16C)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 55,676 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 51,542 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 43,649 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 43,644 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 37,613 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 30,266 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 PUF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LN09 PUF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LN09 PUF registered?

LN09 PUF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 14 April 2009.

Is LN09 PUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN09 PUF shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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