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FV09 ZPX

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

256,641 mi
Last recorded256,641 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 256,641 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 229,967 miles

n/s/front track rod inner socket slight play

Fail 18 Sep 2015 229,967 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/front track rod inner socket slight play

Pass 8 Oct 2014 159,787 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 159,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre(s) has an inadequate speed rating (4.1.B.2)

front anti roll bar bushes worn

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear anti roll bar linkage bushes worn

Pass 17 Feb 2014 142,112 miles

rear anti roll bar and linkage bushes worn

Fail 17 Feb 2014 142,112 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear anti roll bar and linkage bushes worn

Pass 26 Jan 2013 111,880 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2013 111,880 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 90,126 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Feb 2012 90,124 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 ZPX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 ZPX, 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 ZPX registered?

FV09 ZPX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 7 August 2009.

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