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FJ09 HTX

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

67,534 mi
Last recorded67,534 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 67,534 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 67,534 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 67,534 miles

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair park brake (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Jul 2019 61,162 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 77,599 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2018 77,593 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 39,351 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 36,491 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 36,491 miles

Nearside Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle side door (6.2.D.1a)

Nearside Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle side door (6.2.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 31,278 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 26,160 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 20,941 miles

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 20,938 miles

Nearside Entrance/exit step insecure (6.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2012 15,174 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2011 9,859 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 4,937 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 HTX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HTX, 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 FJ09 HTX registered?

FJ09 HTX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 28 July 2009.

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