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AV59 AUM

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Grey Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

339,516 mi
Last recorded339,516 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 AUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 339,516 miles

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arches starting to corrode (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 339,516 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arches starting to corrode (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 337,166 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 336,389 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 336,389 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 335,025 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 335,025 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 331,355 miles

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

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

offside and nearside track rod end dust covers perished

Pass 13 Nov 2020 322,448 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner wing panel corroded

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle outer body panels corroded and holes

Fail 28 Sep 2020 322,436 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin injector seal leaking (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Power steering malfunctioning very stiff (2.1.5 (a))

Front Both wing mirror's damaged

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 305,240 miles

Nearside Side repeater lense damaged

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

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

Slight knocking felt through steering when lock to lock test

Fail 2 Oct 2019 305,239 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lense damaged

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

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

Slight knocking felt through steering when lock to lock test

Pass 2 Oct 2018 285,036 miles

Central Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 267,166 miles

Rear exhaust silencer mounting bracket excessively corroded and loose. exhaust system still secure

nearside side repeater lens damaged

Fail 27 Sep 2017 266,992 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear exhaust silencer mounting bracket excessively corroded and loose. exhaust system still secure

nearside side repeater lens damaged

Pass 3 Oct 2016 249,578 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged outside of swept area

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

Nearside Rear Rear side marker light not working

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Axle propshaft oil seal has slight fluid leak

Fail 28 Sep 2016 249,364 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged outside of swept area

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

Nearside Rear Rear side marker light not working

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Axle propshaft oil seal has slight fluid leak

Pass 29 Sep 2015 228,125 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover corroded

Nearside Side Repeater indicator damaged

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 209,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

crack in windscreen outside swept area not affecting drivers view

nearside front sill slightly distorted

steering noisey

Pass 12 Sep 2014 209,139 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

crack in windscreen outside swept area not affecting drivers view

nearside front sill slightly distorted

steering noisey

Pass 1 Oct 2013 183,324 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 183,324 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 153,993 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 153,992 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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 AUM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Grey with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AUM, 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 AUM registered?

AV59 AUM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 October 2009.

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