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VX09 BVJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

262,818 mi
Last recorded262,818 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX09 BVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 262,818 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 262,762 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 262,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 262,293 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 262,277 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 254,927 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 236,209 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 217,974 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 198,605 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 169,834 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 121,571 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 76,552 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 29,430 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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VX09 BVJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VX09 BVJ, 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 VX09 BVJ registered?

VX09 BVJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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