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MC56 LNL

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

210,215 mi
Last recorded210,215 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC56 LNL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 210,215 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 210,215 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 205,186 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 198,684 miles

Condensation in headlamps

Fail 20 Oct 2023 198,663 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 196,683 miles

n/s/f headlamp condensation

slight play in bottom ball joints

Fail 24 Sep 2022 196,269 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f headlamp condensation

slight play in bottom ball joints

Pass 2 Oct 2021 193,589 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f headlamp condensated

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 2 Oct 2021 193,589 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

n/s/f headlamp condensated

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 14 Sep 2020 189,553 miles

front to rear brake pipes rusty

o/s/r lower body showing signs of corrosion

oil leaks

play in front shocks/ top mounts

play in o/s and n/s bottom ball joints

Pass 2 Apr 2019 183,682 miles

front tyres worn on edges

n/s/f ball joint has play

wipers smeary

Fail 1 Apr 2019 183,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

front tyres worn on edges

n/s/f ball joint has play

wipers smeary

Pass 3 Apr 2018 173,746 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear reflector lenses broken

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 4 Apr 2017 166,298 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 166,288 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 160,479 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 142,488 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 118,898 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 95,634 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 75,081 miles

Oil leak

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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MC56 LNL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MC56 LNL, 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 MC56 LNL registered?

MC56 LNL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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