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FH09 HVB

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

290,318 mi
Last recorded290,318 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH09 HVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 290,318 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower shock mount modified but not weak

Offside Front sill distorted

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 221,967 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 150,121 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 146,924 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Body damaged

Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 146,924 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Body damaged

Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 145,110 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

vehicle presented in wet condition.

Pass 2 Jul 2013 137,468 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 112,578 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 112,569 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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FH09 HVB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FH09 HVB, 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 FH09 HVB registered?

FH09 HVB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 August 2009.

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The MOT history for FH09 HVB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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