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AP09 BZJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,199 mi
Last recorded191,199 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 191,199 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT INNER BRAKE DISC`S BRAKE FACE`S RUSTY. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil OUTER CASEING DETERIOATED. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PIPE SLIGHT CORROSION. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner HUB SEAL LEAKING.

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH FRONT SHOCK OUTER CASEING`S DETERIOATED. (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel BOTH INNER RACK JOINT`S SLIGHT PLAY. (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 189,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXABLE JOINT DETERIOATED. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR `D` MOUNTING BUSHE`S. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 186,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside & offside ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 183,205 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play nearside & offside steering rack drumstick ends

Fail 12 Aug 2020 183,190 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play nearside & offside steering rack drumstick ends

Pass 6 Aug 2019 178,305 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 178,295 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 170,084 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement `D` BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 169,712 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement `D` BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 159,004 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 150,840 miles

Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear D Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Parking Brake Low 17% Only.

Steering pivot point has slight play Nearside And Offside Slight Room (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 145,931 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 145,882 miles

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

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

N/S/R Tyre is cut to the cords. Below the fail criteria.

Pass 31 Jul 2014 138,531 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 121,824 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 93,273 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 BZJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BZJ, 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 BZJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 3 August 2009.

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