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LX09 VTE

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,174 mi
Last recorded134,174 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX09 VTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 134,174 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front outer shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2023 134,170 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front outer shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 120,554 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 109,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 100,738 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 98,032 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 75,446 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 75,096 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 75,096 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 71,262 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 64,243 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 64,243 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 60,537 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 50,338 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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LX09 VTE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LX09 VTE, 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 LX09 VTE registered?

LX09 VTE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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