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FV09 BVG

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

250,466 mi
Last recorded250,466 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 BVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 250,466 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Diff leak

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Both Shockers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 221,865 miles

Emissions 0.01 (to clean to register)

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back O/S F (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 194,396 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 194,396 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 164,518 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 134,500 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 106,739 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 81,852 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 54,896 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 44,310 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 44,309 miles

Centre All position lamps not working offside x2 (1.1.A.3b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle missing (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 33,759 miles

n/s side repeater condition

Pass 2 Apr 2014 30,331 miles

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

N/S Front Tyre slightly scrubbing

Nail in nearside front tyre

O/S Sill is slightly damaged

Pass 2 May 2013 21,480 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 21,475 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2012 17,544 miles

slight rusting on both front discs

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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FV09 BVG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FV09 BVG, 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 FV09 BVG registered?

FV09 BVG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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