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FX59 BVB

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

79,407 mi
Last recorded79,407 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX59 BVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 79,407 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 74,694 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 74,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged rear facing seat (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Sep 2023 71,382 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 68,065 miles

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Too Nearside Front Brake Flexi hose ( Slightly Corroded) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 68,065 miles

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Too Nearside Front Brake Flexi hose ( Slightly Corroded) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 66,247 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 59,620 miles

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Inner Valve stem slightly damaged extension (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 51,426 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 51,426 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 49,190 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 44,759 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 39,526 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 39,526 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 36,423 miles

oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2014 32,320 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 27,612 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 1 Oct 2013 27,612 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Sep 2012 20,933 miles

Has V.O.S.A Plate VTG 6A Serial No H99900627192

Pass 14 Sep 2011 11,563 miles

visual smoke test only exhaust blocked off.

Pass 14 Sep 2010 3,986 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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FX59 BVB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FX59 BVB, 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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FX59 BVB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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