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LN09 PYZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

86,097 mi
Last recorded86,097 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 86,097 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rera differential area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Mar 2025 80,157 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Mar 2024 74,610 miles

Front number plate damaged.

N/S/R Lower position lamp inoperative.

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

Oil leak at rear differential area.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Mar 2024 74,599 miles

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

Rear reflector missing Both. (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front number plate damaged.

N/S/R Lower position lamp inoperative.

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

Oil leak at rear differential area.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Mar 2023 71,113 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front top mount slight play

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

Offside Front top mount slight play

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 71,113 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front top mount slight play

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

Offside Front top mount slight play

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 70,034 miles

Front number plate damaged

Offside rear shock absorber lower bush deteriorating

Slight oil leak from rear differential oil seal

Slight play in both front track rod inner ball joints

Slight play in offside front lower suspension arm ball joint

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2020 66,427 miles

Both rear shock absorber lower bushes deteriorating

Front number plate damaged

Nearside rear tyre has several cuts

Slight play in both front lower suspension arm ball joints

Slight play in offside front track rod end ball joint

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 60,154 miles

Slight play in offside front track rod end ball joint and in track rod inner ball joint

Various chips in windscreen

Pass 9 May 2018 54,819 miles

Front anti-roll bar centre bushes slightly worn

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Slight play in offside front track rod inner ball joint

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 22 May 2017 47,180 miles

Front anti-roll bar centre bushes worn

Front tyres worn and slightly feathered on edges

Slight play in offside front track rod inner ball joint

Various small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 10 Jun 2016 40,655 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 33,971 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 26,784 miles

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

park brake effort meets minimum standard in need of attention soon

Fail 11 Jul 2014 26,784 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 26,021 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 9 Apr 2014 26,021 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 9 Apr 2013 20,521 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 15,572 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

cuts to nearside front tyre

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 PYZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PYZ, 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 PYZ registered?

LN09 PYZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 8 May 2009.

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