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LN09 RAX

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

129,325 mi
Last recorded129,325 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 129,325 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively o/s & n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Washers & wipers poor but just cleaning screen

Fail 26 May 2026 129,324 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively o/s & n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Washers & wipers poor but just cleaning screen

brake pad warning light on

Pass 18 Sep 2024 118,058 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 118,058 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 108,782 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2023 108,782 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 99,699 miles

Nearside Front plastic inner wheel arch insecure

brake pad warning light on

Fail 30 Jun 2022 99,697 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended passenger belt on rear seat clasp inoperative (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front plastic inner wheel arch insecure

brake pad warning light on

Pass 9 Jun 2021 90,711 miles

both front mirror casings cracked

brake pad warning light on dash

Fail 9 Jun 2021 90,711 miles

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

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

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

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

both front mirror casings cracked

brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 24 May 2019 71,788 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 24 May 2019 71,788 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 May 2018 63,393 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 59,523 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 52,951 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 38,350 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 29,097 miles

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

Fail 13 May 2014 29,097 miles

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

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 14 May 2013 23,937 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE FRONT FLASHER LENSE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED IN MIRROR

Fail 14 May 2013 23,937 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE FRONT FLASHER LENSE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED IN MIRROR

Pass 8 Jun 2012 14,788 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 14,788 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 RAX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 RAX, 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 RAX registered?

LN09 RAX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 21 May 2009.

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