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LY09 JNN

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

214,755 mi
Last recorded214,755 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY09 JNN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 214,755 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 214,606 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 198,774 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 198,709 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Slight bind front brakes.

Pass 15 Nov 2023 184,546 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Nov 2023 184,545 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Nov 2022 161,922 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Hub seal leaking slightly.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 Oct 2022 161,920 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition Windscreen cracked in Zone B more than 40mm (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Hub seal leaking slightly.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Sep 2021 149,146 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Nearside axle shaft

Fail 3 Sep 2021 149,145 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Nearside axle shaft

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Aug 2020 144,887 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 144,887 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 142,025 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 142,024 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 133,830 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 131,192 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn inner edge on limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 131,192 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn inner edge on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 117,644 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 105,556 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 93,301 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 80,521 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 66,809 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play steering arms

Pass 24 Apr 2012 50,670 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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LY09 JNN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LY09 JNN, 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 LY09 JNN registered?

LY09 JNN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 18 May 2009.

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