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FN09 ULE

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

241,381 mi
Last recorded241,381 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN09 ULE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 241,381 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 219,130 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Apr 2017 201,676 miles

Central Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre has a metal piece in it

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

parking brake just met

Fail 25 Apr 2017 201,655 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush attaches to tie link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a)

Central Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre has a metal piece in it

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 185,532 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 185,518 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 167,222 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 167,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 148,163 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 148,162 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 138,178 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 138,145 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 103,918 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 103,916 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 ULE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ULE, 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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FN09 ULE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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