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FY59 ZCT

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,601 mi
Last recorded179,601 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 ZCT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 179,601 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2025 179,601 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2024 170,819 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 170,819 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault repair and clear fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 164,164 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s n/s front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 153,483 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 137,358 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 125,304 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 125,304 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 105,876 miles

Offside Rear Wheel slight grabbing

Fail 5 Apr 2018 105,875 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel slight grabbing

Pass 5 Apr 2017 94,350 miles

EXHAUST FLEXI PIPE SPLIT

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

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

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

Nearside SIDE MARKER NOT WORKING

Pass 26 Nov 2015 75,740 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 61,331 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 61,331 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 41,545 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 41,545 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 28,927 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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FY59 ZCT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FY59 ZCT, 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 FY59 ZCT registered?

FY59 ZCT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 December 2009.

Is FY59 ZCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY59 ZCT shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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