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FP59 BKG

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

203,896 mi
Last recorded203,896 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP59 BKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 203,896 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 201,571 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2023 201,571 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 166,008 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 135,167 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 122,372 miles

Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 117,994 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 114,905 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 109,784 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 109,784 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 101,529 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

coolant level low

Pass 10 Oct 2015 84,812 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush offside and nearside (2.4.B.2)

both front lower ball joints have slight lift

Fail 10 Oct 2015 84,812 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage side repeater/mirror head (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror head (6.1.C.1)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush offside and nearside (2.4.B.2)

both front lower ball joints have slight lift

Pass 25 Oct 2014 62,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 41,145 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 40,633 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 20 Nov 2012 24,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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FP59 BKG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FP59 BKG, 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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FP59 BKG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 23 November 2009.

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