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EU59 FAA

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

139,304 mi
Last recorded139,304 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU59 FAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2024 139,304 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat Switch Missing (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Front and Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both (off side and near side)

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre also slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock Absorber dust cover missing

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 137,292 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2024 137,231 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged wheel chair flexible stalk as marked (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened cross beam as marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak also reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk stretched or damaged likely to lead to failure under load wheel chair flexible stalk as marked. (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged wheel chair belt (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 135,292 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 133,433 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 133,425 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements damaged (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged 3 x seat belt flexible stalks worn/damaged (as marked in yellow) (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 131,549 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 129,619 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 129,595 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre also worn down on outer edge

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated tyre is flat! (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated slow puncture (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 127,786 miles

2 passenger seat fitted plus 6 wheel chair seat belt fittings fitted at time of test.

Fail 5 Aug 2021 127,777 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

2 passenger seat fitted plus 6 wheel chair seat belt fittings fitted at time of test.

Pass 10 Jul 2020 200,569 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 120,513 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 120,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 111,820 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 109,635 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 90,945 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 78,524 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 62,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 62,432 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 47,147 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 35,450 miles

10 seat fitted time of test

Pass 6 Jul 2011 22,504 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 22,504 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 12,765 miles

5th row n/s 2nd belt not retracting

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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EU59 FAA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 EU59 FAA, 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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EU59 FAA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 November 2009.

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