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VX09 FYB

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

250,135 mi
Last recorded250,135 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 250,135 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 236,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jan 2016 226,304 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

play in steering inner joints

Pass 27 Jan 2015 201,139 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 161,485 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 161,485 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 122,578 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 82,594 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Jan 2011 44,176 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 11,239 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 FYB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FYB, 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 FYB registered?

VX09 FYB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 11 March 2009.

Is VX09 FYB safe to buy?

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