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LN09 PXU

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

206,526 mi
Last recorded206,526 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN09 PXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 206,526 miles

Central brake pipes showing signs of corrosion from fuel tank to rear

Pass 19 May 2016 178,466 miles

handbrake effort weak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 May 2016 178,456 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe to nsr flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe to osr flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated brake shoe securing spring not attached (3.5.1j)

Front both shock absorbers have play in pistons .ok at time of mot

Pass 27 May 2015 168,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 142,822 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight play in both front shocker glands

Fail 16 May 2014 142,407 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front brake discs starting to corrode and wear

both front struts have slight play in gland

both rear brake discs heavily corroded and worn

Pass 4 Jun 2013 115,706 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake imbalance near maximum limit

offside lower mirror section is missing.

slight notch on steering when turned lock to lock.

Fail 4 Jun 2013 115,706 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake imbalance near maximum limit

offside lower mirror section is missing.

slight notch on steering when turned lock to lock.

Pass 9 May 2012 81,116 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 80,948 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play to osf + nsf inner rack ball joints

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 PXU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PXU, 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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LN09 PXU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 25 May 2009.

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