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AP09 BZF

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

254,729 mi
Last recorded254,729 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 254,729 miles

Corrosion beginning on rear and side doors

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 254,729 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Corrosion beginning on rear and side doors

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 20 May 2019 202,725 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2019 202,725 miles

Central Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury step adrif (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 168,384 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 17 Jun 2017 156,229 miles

Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 124,228 miles

both rear lights smashed

chips in screen

front discs worn

n/s/r reflector smashed accident damage

slight play in anti roll bar bushes and links

Fail 15 Jun 2016 124,222 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3 x cuts showing cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens smashed (1.3.2e)

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

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides need adjusting (3.7.B.6a)

both rear lights smashed

chips in screen

front discs worn

n/s/r reflector smashed accident damage

slight play in anti roll bar bushes and links

Pass 19 Jun 2015 100,543 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 70,295 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 57,728 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 31,962 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 BZF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BZF, 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 BZF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 27 July 2009.

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