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FX59 ZZL

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

328,604 mi
Last recorded328,604 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 328,604 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2018 328,515 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users FUEL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 310,222 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 295,547 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 266,810 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 266,809 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 234,828 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 208,670 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 183,182 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ZZL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZZL, 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 FX59 ZZL registered?

FX59 ZZL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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The MOT history for FX59 ZZL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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