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FG09 JLO

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

387,095 mi
Last recorded387,095 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 JLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 387,095 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2025 387,095 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 369,857 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear end bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear cabin panel corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside doorstep under sill corroded but not in prescribed area

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 352,630 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2023 352,625 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 336,527 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

front number plate damaged

several body panels slightly corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2022 336,527 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

front number plate damaged

several body panels slightly corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2021 316,410 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play Centre bearing mount slight play. (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 316,410 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play Centre bearing mount slight play. (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 286,030 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Steering notchy but no play found

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 286,030 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Steering notchy but no play found

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 254,464 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 241,177 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 226,329 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 210,487 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 193,741 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 193,665 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 175,622 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 134,520 miles

some play in steering rack.

Pass 11 Apr 2012 95,752 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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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FG09 JLO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FG09 JLO, 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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FG09 JLO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 June 2009.

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