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FD59 ELV

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,255 mi
Last recorded199,255 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD59 ELV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 199,255 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 192,379 miles

driver door mirror glass cracked but still provide adequate view

offside+nearside front brake pipes slightly corroded

slight lift in nearside front bottom ball joint

Fail 12 Mar 2019 192,379 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

driver door mirror glass cracked but still provide adequate view

offside front brake flexi-hose slightly twisted

offside front shocker dust cover missing

offside+nearside front brake pipes slightly corroded

slight lift in nearside front bottom ball joint

Pass 27 Feb 2018 177,259 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 177,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 152,048 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 152,046 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 138,404 miles

Brake pad warning lamp on dashboard

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear 235/65R16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 116,519 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 95,383 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 69,852 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2012 68,896 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 ELV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FD59 ELV, 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 FD59 ELV registered?

FD59 ELV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 21 December 2009.

Is FD59 ELV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD59 ELV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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