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FV09 BWE

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

318,153 mi
Last recorded318,153 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 BWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 318,153 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2019 317,838 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 289,666 miles

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)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 289,655 miles

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)

Pass 9 May 2017 262,419 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2017 262,415 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 233,585 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2016 233,585 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 203,267 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 203,267 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2014 174,319 miles

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)

Pass 14 May 2014 174,319 miles

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)

Pass 11 May 2013 142,992 miles

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)

Fail 11 May 2013 142,974 miles

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)

Pass 23 May 2012 111,141 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 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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