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FN09 BJU

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

51,961 mi
Last recorded51,961 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN09 BJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 51,961 miles

Rear diff seal leaking

Pass 17 Jul 2025 49,943 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 47,503 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 44,131 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 44,086 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

One nearside side marker light lens missing.One offside side marker light not working.

Pass 26 Jul 2022 41,649 miles

Nearside marker lamp damaged

Pass 6 Oct 2021 41,480 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 41,480 miles

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 40,005 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 39,574 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 38,884 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 36,139 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 32,091 miles

Limited access for under bonnet inspection

Wheel trims fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2016 30,020 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 26,749 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 23,520 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 19,487 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S side marker inop

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Mar 2013 19,487 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S side marker inop

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Mar 2012 15,930 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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FN09 BJU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FN09 BJU, 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 FN09 BJU registered?

FN09 BJU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 3 March 2009.

Is FN09 BJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN09 BJU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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