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FN09 ARU

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,248 mi
Last recorded49,248 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN09 ARU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 1 Jul 2026 49,248 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 48,415 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 47,290 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 46,544 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 45,766 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 45,224 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 44,322 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 43,188 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 39,793 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 37,238 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 36,621 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 33,801 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 32,024 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 27,682 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 21,739 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 17,678 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 16,588 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 10,926 miles

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

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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FN09 ARU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FN09 ARU, 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 FN09 ARU registered?

FN09 ARU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 May 2009.

Is FN09 ARU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN09 ARU shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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