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BJ59 FCD

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

198,523 mi
Last recorded198,523 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 FCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 198,523 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s n/s fronts and all rears + front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both o/s n/s rear spring hangers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 196,937 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 196,937 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 190,862 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 179,519 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 179,519 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 162,523 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 153,530 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 140,793 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 127,683 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 114,199 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 106,667 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 88,009 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 86,590 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 48,425 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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BJ59 FCD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BJ59 FCD, 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 BJ59 FCD registered?

BJ59 FCD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 16 November 2009.

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