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AV59 AUA

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

364,119 mi
Last recorded364,119 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 364,119 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 22 Sep 2015 364,114 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 3 Oct 2014 324,085 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 324,085 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 294,598 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn and lipped

front registration plate slightly damaged

front shock absorbers (both) have slight misting of oil

handbrake adjustment high

Fail 21 Oct 2013 294,597 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn and lipped

front registration plate slightly damaged

front shock absorbers (both) have slight misting of oil

handbrake adjustment high

Pass 25 Oct 2012 211,644 miles

front anti roll bar bushes worn

handbrake adjustment

n/s/f tyre sidewall worn

play in o/s steering arm

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

rear tyres worn low

Fail 25 Oct 2012 211,644 miles

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

front anti roll bar bushes worn

handbrake adjustment

n/s/f tyre sidewall worn

play in o/s steering arm

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

rear tyres worn low

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 AUA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AUA, 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 AUA registered?

AV59 AUA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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