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OY59 FZB

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

220,345 mi
Last recorded220,345 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY59 FZB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 220,345 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both steering rack inner ball joints have play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 220,345 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both front steering rack control arms have play in inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear number plate light dim

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both showing some white light (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 220,341 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both front steering rack control arms have play in inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear number plate light dim

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both showing some white light (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 196,542 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Pass 20 May 2020 188,531 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 15 May 2020 188,504 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury doors (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advice customer to replace pads as soon as possible (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 May 2019 171,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f worn on inner edge. 3mm. 235/65/16C (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Slight play in n/s/f Inner tie rod.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f worn on inner edge. 2mm. 235/65/16C (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Slight play in o/s/f inner tie rod.

Fail 23 May 2019 171,963 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f worn on inner edge. 3mm. 235/65/16C (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Slight play in n/s/f Inner tie rod.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f worn on inner edge. 2mm. 235/65/16C (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Slight play in o/s/f inner tie rod.

Pass 25 May 2018 156,572 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 156,570 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 140,875 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 140,831 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 130,856 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 130,824 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 117,714 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 117,703 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 96,770 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 74,474 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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OY59 FZB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OY59 FZB, 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 OY59 FZB registered?

OY59 FZB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 19 October 2009.

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