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LS09 VGK

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

52,438 mi
Last recorded52,438 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS09 VGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 52,438 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 48,916 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 48,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 46,025 miles

Rear ant roll bar bushes slight play

slight oil leak on gear box

Pass 20 Mar 2019 42,226 miles

Nearside Front Upper roof light not working

Nearside Front door slight damaged

Fail 5 Mar 2019 42,197 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper roof light not working

Offside Rear brake slight holding

handbrake needs attention

oil leak from gear box

Pass 1 Mar 2018 38,149 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 34,807 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 31,245 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 28,423 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 24,231 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

exhaust rubber silight split o/s outer

knocking niose in steering rack

o/s outer tyre silght damged rear

small chips on screen o/s

Pass 25 Feb 2014 24,231 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

exhaust rubber silight split o/s outer

knocking niose in steering rack

o/s outer tyre silght damged rear

small chips on screen o/s

Pass 28 Feb 2013 19,740 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 15,302 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 10,099 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 6,090 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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LS09 VGK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,874cc 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 LS09 VGK, 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 LS09 VGK registered?

LS09 VGK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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The MOT history for LS09 VGK 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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