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LN09 RCV

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

621,403 mi
Last recorded621,403 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 621,403 miles

FRONT WINDSCREEN CRACKED NEARSIDE TOP

OFFSIDE REAR LAMP ASSY INSECURE

Offside Rear FOG LAMP PARTIALLY OBSCURED

Fail 17 Nov 2023 621,403 miles

FRONT WINDSCREEN CRACKED NEARSIDE TOP

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

OFFSIDE REAR LAMP ASSY INSECURE

Offside Rear FOG LAMP PARTIALLY OBSCURED

Pass 10 Oct 2022 778,703 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 728,754 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 702,776 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 665,664 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 577,740 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 511,869 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Dec 2016 436,679 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 367,658 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 4 Mar 2015 357,689 miles

Oil leak

advise both rear shockabsorber shrouds corroded/holed

advise brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 1 Apr 2014 350,307 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 31 Mar 2014 35,037 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2013 33,913 miles

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

n/s/f tyre uneven wear

Fail 24 Apr 2013 339,113 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

n/s and o/s front steering arms showing signs of movement

n/s/f tyre uneven wear

Pass 10 May 2012 269,327 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 RCV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RCV, 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 RCV registered?

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

Is LN09 RCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN09 RCV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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