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LW09 LHM

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

45,506 mi
Last recorded45,506 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW09 LHM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 45,506 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 42,876 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 42,694 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 39,104 miles

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

various body damaged round van

very small chips on front screen

Fail 18 Feb 2021 39,104 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

rear inner tyre extenions damaged o/s n/s

various body damaged round van

very small chips on front screen

Pass 24 Feb 2020 37,546 miles

Offside Front washer bottle lid broken

Offside rear exhaust bracket very rusty

Fail 24 Feb 2020 37,546 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front washer bottle lid broken

Offside rear exhaust bracket very rusty

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 35,598 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 32,780 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 30,891 miles

Offside Rear slight binding on brake

Rear Inner wearing qn edge

hazard swich loose on dash panel

q/s washer weak

Pass 3 Mar 2016 28,716 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 25,341 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 21,882 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

chips on front screen

n/s seat needs attion

rear number lamp loose

Pass 25 Feb 2013 17,601 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 13,261 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 8,822 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 4,126 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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LW09 LHM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LW09 LHM, 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 LW09 LHM registered?

LW09 LHM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is LW09 LHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW09 LHM shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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