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AV59 AMX

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

257,930 mi
Last recorded257,930 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 AMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 257,930 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front slight play in shock absorber

Nearside Front tyre wearing uneven

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside body marker light not working

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing uneven

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both sides brake back plates corroding

Pass 15 Sep 2018 234,523 miles

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear body side marker light not working

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower slight lift in ball joint

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 203,591 miles

Nearside Front lift in lower ball joint

Nearside Front tyre wearing uneven

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside body side marker lights not working

Nearside mirror back cover missing

Offside Front brake hose slightly twisted

Offside Front tyre wearing uneven

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing uneven and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside body side marker lights not working

Pass 19 Aug 2016 174,546 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower slight lift ball joint

Nearside Front brake pads getting low

Nearside mirror back cover missing

Offside Front Lower ball joint

Pass 21 Aug 2015 149,104 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 125,330 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 125,330 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 100,622 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 100,619 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 74,404 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 74,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AV59 AMX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AV59 AMX, 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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AV59 AMX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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