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AV59 AOA

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

193,126 mi
Last recorded193,126 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 AOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 193,126 miles

Emission to clean to be detected by smoke meter

Pass 23 Aug 2022 189,634 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 175,561 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Aug 2020 162,477 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Aug 2020 162,475 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Aug 2019 149,915 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Aug 2018 135,822 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced slight D bush movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced D bush slight movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

nearside front-offside front shock absorber gaiters split

Pass 14 Aug 2017 121,797 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber gaiter split

Offside Front shock absorber gaiter split

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 106,891 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 106,891 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose lock nut loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 92,496 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 92,496 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 76,558 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 76,553 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 61,253 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 61,251 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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 AOA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AV59 AOA, 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 AV59 AOA registered?

AV59 AOA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 9 September 2009.

Is AV59 AOA safe to buy?

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