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UK55 LES

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

106,349 mi
Last recorded106,349 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUK55 LES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 106,349 miles

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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 102,479 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 98,468 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 90,952 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 84,243 miles

both rack ends slight play

Pass 25 Nov 2020 76,954 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Nov 2020 76,954 miles

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Nov 2019 67,648 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 59,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 235/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 235/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 235/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 235/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Dec 2017 52,726 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Dec 2016 46,417 miles

front discs are slightly worn

Pass 7 Dec 2015 39,316 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

slight play rack ends

Pass 16 Dec 2014 33,909 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 27,732 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 27,732 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 21,039 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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UK55 LES is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UK55 LES, 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 UK55 LES registered?

UK55 LES is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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The MOT history for UK55 LES shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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