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AP09 BHV

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

404,057 mi
Last recorded404,057 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 404,057 miles

Nearside Inner rack joint has play

Offside Inner rack joint has play

Fail 11 May 2018 404,057 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Inner rack joint has play

Nearside Inner rack joint has play

Pass 7 Jul 2017 387,189 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 387,186 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 366,080 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 336,802 miles

Emissions not detected

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 29 Jul 2014 303,899 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 303,899 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 267,763 miles

NO EMISSIONS DETECTED

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 235,306 miles

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

No emmisions detected

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

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 BHV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BHV, 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 BHV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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