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VX09 FYN

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

322,322 mi
Last recorded322,322 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2018 322,322 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour Excess blue smoke at normal idle and fast idle (7.4.B.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn badly on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 304,686 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 274,771 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 241,003 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2014 198,412 miles

air bag level link will soon need attention

Fail 3 Jan 2014 198,341 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

air bag level link will soon need attention

Pass 17 Jan 2013 149,432 miles

front brake imbalance- 24%

nearside front side marker light not working

Pass 20 Jan 2012 101,892 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 56,760 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 12,856 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 FYN 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 80%.

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 FYN, 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 FYN registered?

VX09 FYN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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