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FV09 BYU

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

194,916 mi
Last recorded194,916 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 194,916 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 190,493 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 181,818 miles

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

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

cannot check wheel bolts due to covers fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2023 177,836 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced Both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both fronts (5.3.2 (d))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both fronts (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2023 177,836 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced Both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both fronts (5.3.2 (d))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both fronts (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 169,636 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 153,881 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 153,881 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 153,234 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 147,416 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 142,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 142,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 135,336 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 135,336 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box main hanger broke (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 128,067 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 128,067 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 103,280 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Mar 2012 84,545 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 BYU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BYU, 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 BYU registered?

FV09 BYU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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