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AV59 ATX

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

265,759 mi
Last recorded265,759 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2020 265,759 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 265,736 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear lamps. (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive under engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 255,983 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 248,260 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 248,542 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (2.4.B.2)

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both sides (2.4.B.2)

offside front check strap missing

Fail 19 Apr 2017 248,528 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour and lamp has sharp edge (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (2.4.B.2)

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both sides (2.4.B.2)

offside front check strap missing

Pass 18 Apr 2016 218,096 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

dpf body has been welded

propshaft joint worn

Pass 9 Feb 2015 194,758 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 194,755 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 102,752 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2014 102,752 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 84,151 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 84,048 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Dec 2012 84,048 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 78,881 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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AV59 ATX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ATX, 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 ATX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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