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FY59 ABZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

152,370 mi
Last recorded152,370 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 ABZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 152,370 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 150,793 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 148,915 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2024 148,898 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 147,652 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 145,482 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 145,482 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 144,260 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 143,491 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 143,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 139,143 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 133,960 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 127,904 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 123,466 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 118,133 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 113,356 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 106,767 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 106,762 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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FY59 ABZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FY59 ABZ, 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

How do I check the history of FY59 ABZ?

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What year was FY59 ABZ registered?

FY59 ABZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 17 September 2009.

Is FY59 ABZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY59 ABZ shows 18 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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