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FJ09 BCU

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

89,455 mi
Last recorded89,455 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ09 BCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 89,455 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 89,455 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 83,540 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 80,536 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 76,165 miles

Front roof panel large dent .

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

Offside passenger window cracked .

Fail 17 Jul 2023 76,165 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front roof panel large dent .

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

Offside passenger window cracked .

Pass 14 Jun 2022 69,491 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 62,386 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 56,823 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 51,616 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 48,728 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 44,401 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 35,404 miles

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 21,643 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 19,895 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 16,802 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 14,635 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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FJ09 BCU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 FJ09 BCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ09 BCU registered?

FJ09 BCU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 July 2009.

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The MOT history for FJ09 BCU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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