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FV09 BXO

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

238,458 mi
Last recorded238,458 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 238,458 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 231,511 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 224,892 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 224,892 miles

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

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

e/m/l light on

oil leak from n/s/r hub

unable to open side loading door

Pass 2 Nov 2019 223,065 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 223,065 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 214,751 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 214,751 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 214,694 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Bulb fitted incorrect (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Rack end ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Rack end ()

Pass 10 Feb 2017 199,648 miles

Front both sides inner rack joint have play

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 199,648 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a)

Front both sides inner rack joint have play

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2015 176,220 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 154,927 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 129,694 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 129,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2012 107,585 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 BXO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BXO, 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 BXO registered?

FV09 BXO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 14 May 2009.

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