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FV09 BVO

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

223,380 mi
Last recorded223,380 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 BVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 223,380 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 214,799 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Sill corroded

Offside Rear Outer Sill corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2023 210,608 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake flexi slight chaffed crossed between warning wires

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear diff leak

under sill corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2023 210,608 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake flexi slight chaffed crossed between warning wires

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear diff leak

under sill corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2023 210,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear axal lecking oil

Pass 4 Oct 2022 199,248 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front outer under sill

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + nail (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 199,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front outer under sill

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + nail (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 189,637 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/65x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/f outer sill damaged

o/s/r outer sill corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2020 171,416 miles

Nearside front tyre tyre wearing inside edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 156,693 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tie rod has slight play

Nearside Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged lower mirror missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reverse lamp not working

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

Offside Front tie rod has slight play

Fail 25 Sep 2019 156,691 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tie rod has slight play

Nearside Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged lower mirror missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reverse lamp not working

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

Offside Front tie rod has slight play

Pass 10 Sep 2018 139,218 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Noise/knocking from steering rack

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 139,218 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment n/s 189kg 0/s 268kg (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Noise/knocking from steering rack

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 121,534 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 102,863 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 85,823 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 76,773 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 67,389 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 54,453 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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FV09 BVO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BVO, 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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FV09 BVO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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