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LX09 VVZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

88,037 mi
Last recorded88,037 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX09 VVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 88,037 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 85,732 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 82,393 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 75,838 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 70,968 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 66,384 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 66,384 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 58,262 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 57,219 miles

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly. Advise repair.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2017 55,381 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 50,301 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 44,889 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 44,886 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 May 2013 39,706 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 30,625 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 VVZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VVZ, 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 VVZ registered?

LX09 VVZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 28 May 2009.

Is LX09 VVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX09 VVZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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