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FJ09 HTG

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2178cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

105,779 mi
Last recorded105,779 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ09 HTG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,178cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 105,779 miles

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

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F & O/S/F covered in mud/grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge, cuts and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Lens also broken (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner & outer, cut's and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner & outer, cut's and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/R & O/S/R heavily worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S/R & O/S/R (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush N/S/R & O/S/R, upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 105,776 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F & O/S/F covered in mud/grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge, cuts and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Lens also broken (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner & outer, cut's and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner & outer, cut's and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/R & O/S/R heavily worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S/R & O/S/R (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush N/S/R & O/S/R, upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 89,197 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff flange seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper and Lower (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper and Lower (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 89,194 miles

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

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff flange seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper and Lower (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper and Lower (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 73,952 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 73,706 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 May 2022 73,289 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 72,941 miles

Central small stone chip to windsreen .

Nearside Front water ingress in headlamp .

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion to rear doors .

Pass 2 Mar 2020 72,102 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Mar 2019 64,325 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Upper light unit broken ,side light ,indicator light and brake light .

Pass 12 Mar 2018 56,898 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Mar 2017 50,743 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 45,459 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 45,459 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 39,201 miles

Small stone chip in windscreen .

Pass 14 Mar 2014 33,304 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 26,142 miles

Fire Extinguisher warning light on.

Pass 12 Mar 2012 18,661 miles

9 Passenger seats fitted at time of test.

N/S/F Tyre worn on Outer edge.

Pass 15 Mar 2011 12,733 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 7,837 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 HTG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,178cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HTG, 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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FJ09 HTG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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