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AV59 AOZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Cream Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

249,496 mi
Last recorded249,496 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 AOZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2025 249,496 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured All. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 241,195 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 235,908 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 22 Jul 2023 235,908 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 22 Jul 2022 227,895 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 221,491 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 215,338 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 24 Jul 2020 215,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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))

Pass 20 Sep 2016 209,183 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 182,139 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 163,191 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 146,056 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 110,309 miles

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

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)

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 AOZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Cream with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AOZ, 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 AOZ registered?

AV59 AOZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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