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OY59 FZJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

198,636 mi
Last recorded198,636 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY59 FZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 198,636 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in parts (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2023 198,636 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in parts (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 196,411 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 195,400 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 193,654 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 192,395 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 191,847 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 186,708 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 155,745 miles

OSR cluster cracked

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 122,657 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 122,657 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside sidemarker not working

Fail 5 Nov 2013 93,226 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

emissions too low to read

Pass 5 Nov 2013 93,226 miles

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

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

emissions too low to read

Pass 6 Nov 2012 61,667 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 61,667 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 FZJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OY59 FZJ, 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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OY59 FZJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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