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LN09 RCU

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,096 mi
Last recorded40,096 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 40,096 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs slight corroded on insides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake only just met the required percentage

Pass 18 Sep 2023 40,066 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 40,006 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 39,958 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 39,936 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 39,458 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 38,279 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 37,337 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 35,997 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 34,962 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in

Pass 20 Aug 2014 34,105 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 34,103 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 32,524 miles

n/s/r tyre tread cracking

o/s/r tyre tread cracking

Pass 12 Apr 2013 27,712 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 27,706 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 20,118 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 RCU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RCU, 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 RCU registered?

LN09 RCU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 7 May 2009.

Is LN09 RCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN09 RCU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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