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AP09 BJF

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

360,321 mi
Last recorded360,321 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 BJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 360,321 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

n/s/f tyre worn and sidewall worn

n/s/r lamp damaged

n/s/r tyre worn and sidewall worn

o/s/f tyre worn low

play in both steering arms

Fail 2 Jan 2018 360,221 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush eye bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

n/s/f tyre worn and sidewall worn

n/s/r lamp damaged

n/s/r tyre worn and sidewall worn

play in both steering arms

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 15 Dec 2016 327,024 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Offside centre marker light not working

Fail 12 Dec 2016 326,475 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mount corroded from pipe (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Offside centre marker light not working

Pass 17 Dec 2015 291,141 miles

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

exhaust tail pipe bracket corroded/deteriorated

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 22 Dec 2014 243,255 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake worn warning light illuminated

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

n/s/r tyre wearing low

o/s/f tyre wearing low & wearing on outer edge

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 6 Jan 2014 199,402 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

steering rack has sliight play

Fail 4 Jan 2014 199,398 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

steering rack has sliight play

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 140,806 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 BJF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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