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NX59 FVY

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

397,078 mi
Last recorded397,078 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX59 FVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 397,078 miles

Fuel filler flap corroded.

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

Nearside Side markers inop.

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Side and rear doors corroded.

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 375,570 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing

Nearside side marker inop

Nearside side repeater lamp lens broken

Offside Rear reflector broken

Rear 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))

fuel filler flap corroded

pedal rubbers worn

slight oil leak from diff

Fail 8 Feb 2022 375,567 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector missing

Nearside side marker inop

Nearside side repeater lamp lens broken

Offside Rear reflector broken

Rear 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))

fuel filler flap corroded

pedal rubbers worn

slight oil leak from diff

Pass 1 Mar 2021 356,661 miles

Nearside Rear Fog light inoperative.

Nearside Side marker inoperative.

Offside Rear Reflector broken.

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 316,453 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 316,452 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 305,866 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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))

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

both headlamp beam patterns poor

Pass 21 Nov 2017 279,557 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' upper chipped/lower cracked (8.3.1a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 279,557 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front/rear x2 marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' upper chipped/lower cracked (8.3.1a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 249,246 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 224,807 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 224,807 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 183,284 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 138,366 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 138,366 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 98,523 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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NX59 FVY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 NX59 FVY, 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 NX59 FVY registered?

NX59 FVY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 10 December 2009.

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The MOT history for NX59 FVY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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