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VX09 FFG

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,630 mi
Last recorded53,630 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX09 FFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 53,630 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 53,152 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 51,718 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 45,215 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 42,893 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 42,893 miles

Offside Body component likely to become detached OFFSIDE SIDE WINDOW INSECURE (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2019 40,343 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 40,241 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) streeing rack ends play (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2018 38,193 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 34,042 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 30,043 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 26,091 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 23,172 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 19,292 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 15,705 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 15,705 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 10,816 miles

Vehicle presented with rear seats.

Pass 22 Apr 2010 5,325 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 FFG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FFG, 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 FFG registered?

VX09 FFG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 May 2009.

Is VX09 FFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX09 FFG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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