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AP09 BZE

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,344 mi
Last recorded185,344 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 BZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 185,344 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 185,092 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 167,004 miles

free play/wear detected in steering system

Fail 22 Jul 2015 147,884 miles

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

slight play in o/s track rod or end

Pass 22 Jul 2015 147,884 miles

slight play in o/s track rod or end

Pass 9 Jul 2014 123,689 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 98,002 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 72,372 miles

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

o/s/r lense cracked

Pass 28 Jun 2012 72,372 miles

o/s/r lense cracked

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 BZE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Black 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 BZE, 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 AP09 BZE registered?

AP09 BZE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 20 July 2009.

Is AP09 BZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP09 BZE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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