MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
214,914 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.11 (c))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
rear lights loose but still secure
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both o/s/r & n/s/r ends (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury lower section of rear door sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.11 (c))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
rear lights loose but still secure
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
mil lamp on
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
mil lamp on
Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
o/s/r light unit loose but still secure
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front and rear brake discs and pads are worn low
both rear tyres are on 3mm
brake wear indicator light on
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both front and rear brake discs and pads are worn low
both rear tyres are on 3mm
brake wear indicator light on
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?
Based on 4,037,050 MOT tests across 408,496 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FV09 BWF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 BWF, 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 BWF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 27 May 2009.
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