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FV09 BWK

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

307,160 mi
Last recorded307,160 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 307,160 miles

Couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen in zone A & B

Engine covers , under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Front & rear brake pipes are corroding / corroded

Front number plate is slightly cracked

Hand brake has very little reserve travel left

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

Slight play in the front anti roll links & track rod ends

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel

Fail 7 May 2019 307,160 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen in zone A & B

Engine covers , under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Front & rear brake pipes are corroding / corroded

Front number plate is slightly cracked

Hand brake has very little reserve travel left

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

Slight play in the front anti roll links & track rod ends

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel

Pass 30 Apr 2018 288,755 miles

Hand brake has very little reserve travel left

Hand brake just met bare minimum requirements for performance & imbalance, needs repair

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel

couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen in zone A & B

emissions are too clean to get a reading

exhaust system is corroded & has minor gas leaks

front number plate is slightly cracked

slight play in the front anti roll links & track rod ends

Pass 8 May 2017 275,280 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 May 2017 275,280 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 May 2016 248,463 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 10 May 2016 248,199 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 11 May 2015 216,564 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge offside front tyre worn on inner edge

two side panel lights not working on nearside

Pass 7 May 2014 183,057 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2013 162,341 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 162,307 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 May 2012 137,620 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 BWK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BWK, 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 BWK registered?

FV09 BWK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 27 May 2009.

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