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VX09 FXZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

354,364 mi
Last recorded354,364 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX09 FXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 354,364 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 351,167 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension levelling valve damaged but not to excess linkage worn (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 349,158 miles

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

Rear Suspension levelling valve damaged but not to excess linkage worn (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 349,158 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension levelling valve damaged but not to excess linkage worn (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 347,536 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 331,505 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear axle to chassis arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 299,226 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush differential stabilising arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 261,888 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 218,055 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 165,539 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 111,179 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 64,520 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 27,731 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 FXZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow 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 FXZ, 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 FXZ registered?

VX09 FXZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 16 March 2009.

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