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NG09 LWR

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

129,935 mi
Last recorded129,935 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG09 LWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 129,935 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 129,925 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 125,899 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2025 125,750 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp after flexy needs replaced / resealing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 121,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 121,097 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at join after flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 116,711 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 116,711 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring U bolts insecure (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy section snapped broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring U bolts unsecure (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 113,192 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 107,960 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear anti roll bar D bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 107,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear anti roll bar D bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 99,085 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear main (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 99,083 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 93,089 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Feb 2018 87,375 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror blind spot mirror missing (8.1.2a)

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Fail 30 Jun 2017 83,801 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 76,740 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 74,664 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 62,112 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 62,103 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 53,533 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 53,518 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 40,385 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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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NG09 LWR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 NG09 LWR, 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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NG09 LWR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 25 June 2009.

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