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AV59 ATZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

358,374 mi
Last recorded358,374 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 ATZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 358,374 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 358,373 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 318,020 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 318,012 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 281,233 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Gland seal worn (2.7.4)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 281,233 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Gland seal worn (2.7.4)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 241,937 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 214,201 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 214,080 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Engine lumpy, possible flywheel fault

Pass 21 Aug 2013 174,557 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 127,741 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 ATZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ATZ, 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 ATZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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