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FD59 CVC

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

229,962 mi
Last recorded229,962 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD59 CVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 229,962 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 224,900 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 219,229 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 212,899 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 205,898 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 194,120 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear anti-roll bar links have play in their lower bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019 194,120 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear anti-roll bar links have play in their lower bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 186,425 miles

1x high level stop lamp bulb not illuminating

Nearside Front shock absorber has slight play in the stanchion

Offside Front shock absorber has slight play in the stanchion

slight play in the drivers seat mounts

Pass 7 Jun 2017 179,716 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1x bulb (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside mirror is slightly damaged

Pass 11 Jun 2016 173,926 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nail in n/s/f tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 165,187 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 155,940 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 131,675 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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FD59 CVC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FD59 CVC, 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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FD59 CVC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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