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LN09 PUO

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

280,660 mi
Last recorded280,660 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN09 PUO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2023 280,660 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2023 280,660 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 278,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

all steel brake pipes are corroded but not considered excessive at time of test

front brake discs are badly worn

rear tyres worn

Pass 13 Jan 2021 275,803 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 270,725 miles

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))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2019 270,725 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 262,157 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 261,399 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 248,227 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 May 2014 242,740 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 229,586 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 190,276 miles

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

wear in steering rack.

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 PUO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LN09 PUO, 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 PUO registered?

LN09 PUO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 24 April 2009.

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