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AV59 ARX

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

190,996 mi
Last recorded190,996 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 ARX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 190,996 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 187,183 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 183,449 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED IN TREAD. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 181,738 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 178,684 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 175,125 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 175,121 miles

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

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

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

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON.

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 168,740 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 163,025 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 156,666 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 156,666 miles

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort n/s and o/s (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 156,590 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2015 156,590 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 131,873 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s headlight weak pattern

Pass 23 Oct 2013 106,348 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 106,302 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 72,643 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 72,643 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

Free play/wear detected at steering wheel...Free play/wear found in o/s of the steering rack unit..

Front number plate cracked/damadged..

Handbrake lever has travel...

N/s mirror glass broken...

O/s front tyre,inner areas are balding...

Rear diff seal has a moderate leak.....

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 ARX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ARX, 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 ARX registered?

AV59 ARX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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