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AP09 BHO

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

136,311 mi
Last recorded136,311 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 BHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 136,311 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 116,997 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 109,164 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 109,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 103,508 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing lightly perished outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 101,162 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side d bushes have slight wear but not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 5 Jul 2021 101,141 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side d bushes have slight wear but not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 23 Jun 2020 100,187 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN OUTER EDGE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE POOR CONDITION

OFFSIDE INNER RACK JOINT SLIGHT PLAY

REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN

Pass 11 Jun 2019 94,146 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 88,647 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 81,609 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 73,231 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads worn (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016 73,228 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads worn (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 63,054 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak rear axle

Pass 26 Jun 2014 49,761 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 40,654 miles

nearside front reapeter damaged but not showing white light

Pass 13 Jun 2012 32,011 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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AP09 BHO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AP09 BHO, 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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AP09 BHO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 25 June 2009.

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