MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
318,153 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
body showing corrosion
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
body showing corrosion
Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 front to rear sections , may soon need replacement (3.6.B.2c)
both rear light units loose but not insecure
damage to n/s/r reflector
o/s side marker lights not working
o/s/r shock absorber dust cover detached
oil leak
side door cannot be opened from outside , handle missing)
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush rear inners (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour damage to o/s/r lense showing white light (1.1.A.3e)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rears (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 front to rear sections , may soon need replacement (3.6.B.2c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts advise replacement (4.1.E.1)
both rear light units loose but not insecure
damage to n/s/r reflector
o/s side marker lights not working
o/s/r shock absorber dust cover detached
oil leak
side door cannot be opened from outside , handle missing)
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush rear inners (2.4.G.2)
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush rears (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear sections going to o/s/r & n/s/r flexis (3.6.B.2c)
cracks in upper and lower parts of window screen , not effecting drivers view but would advise replacement
o/s/r light unit loose but secure
oil leak around engine
pad wear warning light on
shock absorber dust covers missing / deteriorated
side loading door can only be opened from inside
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush rear inners (2.4.G.2)
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush rears (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear sections going to o/s/r & n/s/r flexis (3.6.B.2c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both o/s/f & n/s/f on limit (4.1.E.1)
cracks in upper and lower parts of window screen , not effecting drivers view but would advise replacement
o/s/r light unit loose but secure
oil leak around engine
pad wear warning light on
shock absorber dust covers missing / deteriorated
side loading door can only be opened from inside
Brake pipe slightly corroded to both o/s/r & n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play may soon need replacement (2.2.B.1f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both rear lights loose but still secure , tempory repair to o/s/r lense
crack in screen outside of driver view
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded to both o/s/r & n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play may soon need replacement (2.2.B.1f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both rear lights loose but still secure , tempory repair to o/s/r lense
crack in screen outside of driver view
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
crack in window screen outside of drivers veiw
mil lamp on
o/s rack gaitor dteriorated
oil leak
rear lights loose but secure
slight damage to n/s wing mirror / side repeater
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
crack in window screen outside of drivers veiw
mil lamp on
o/s rack gaitor dteriorated
oil leak
rear lights loose but secure
slight damage to n/s wing mirror / side repeater
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FV09 BWE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 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 FV09 BWE, 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 BWE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 27 May 2009.
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