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FG09 ZVU

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Cream Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

286,777 mi
Last recorded286,777 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 ZVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 286,777 miles

EXHAUST TEST NOT DONE DUE TO EXHAUST PIPE BROKEN

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion present under vehicle in parts

Fail 17 Feb 2024 286,635 miles

Exhaust system insecure rubbers missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXIBLE PIPE BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp missing and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning mirror light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced in step panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST TEST NOT DONE DUE TO EXHAUST PIPE BROKEN

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion present under vehicle in parts

Pass 4 Feb 2023 277,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2023 277,989 miles

Central Lower Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 266,048 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 266,048 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 254,954 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 390,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn o/s and n/s front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s and n/s front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 233,431 miles

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

Nearside Upper Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

engine oil level on minimum mark

Fail 1 Jul 2019 233,431 miles

Nearside Front Upper All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Lower All outline marker lamps not working centre (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Lower All outline marker lamps not working rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Upper Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Lower All outline marker lamps not working centre (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Lower All outline marker lamps not working rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

engine oil level on minimum mark

Pass 27 Jun 2018 210,676 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush linking anti roll bar to the link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 210,675 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system leaking where flexi pipe joins metal pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush linking anti roll bar to the link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 190,297 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 190,223 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Fouling ABS and Brake pad wear indicator wire (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Fouling brake pad wear indicator wire (3.6.B.4a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 167,779 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 145,162 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 120,445 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 95,558 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 70,550 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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FG09 ZVU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Cream with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ZVU, 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 ZVU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 20 July 2009.

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