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FV09 BXP

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

263,888 mi
Last recorded263,888 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 BXP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 263,888 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear lamp lense damaged

Offside Front mirror lense damaged

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

body work corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2023 263,888 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear lamp lense damaged

Offside Front mirror lense damaged

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

body work corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2021 263,745 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear doors corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2020 262,221 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear rear door damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2019 259,266 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 259,266 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 252,029 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 245,090 miles

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 3 Sep 2016 237,716 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

various brake pipes been cooper greased

Pass 20 Jul 2015 225,784 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 224,361 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 188,017 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 188,017 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2013 134,418 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 92,441 miles

no emissons recorded

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 BXP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BXP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV09 BXP registered?

FV09 BXP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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The MOT history for FV09 BXP shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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