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FN59 VLJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

246,840 mi
Last recorded246,840 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN59 VLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 246,840 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 227,895 miles

slight corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 6 Oct 2016 214,800 miles

stone chip in n/s of screen10mm

Pass 2 Nov 2015 203,377 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 191,908 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 191,895 miles

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d) DANGEROUS

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 129,998 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 66,849 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 66,849 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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FN59 VLJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FN59 VLJ, 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 FN59 VLJ registered?

FN59 VLJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is FN59 VLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN59 VLJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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