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VK09 LZV

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

195,987 mi
Last recorded195,987 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 LZV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 195,987 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 187,909 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 112,535 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 174,602 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 167,133 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 163,569 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 150,937 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 138,226 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 79,157 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 79,157 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 71,350 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 71,350 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 62,063 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 52,736 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 52,736 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 43,484 miles

Nearside Rear Rear outline marker lamp(s) not working (1.1.B.1c)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 43,484 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 33,340 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 18,556 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 9,008 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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VK09 LZV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VK09 LZV, 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 VK09 LZV registered?

VK09 LZV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 29 April 2009.

Is VK09 LZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK09 LZV shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VK09 LZV have outstanding finance?

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