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AV59 AWF

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

139,361 mi
Last recorded139,361 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 AWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 139,361 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Fail 14 Oct 2025 139,357 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Pass 18 Oct 2024 130,477 miles

nearside sliding door corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2023 124,331 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 114,387 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 103,509 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Oct 2020 96,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/70 R16C 110/108R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 90,680 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 89,144 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 89,144 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front abs sensor wire loose and chaffing on shock

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 88,240 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 82,824 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 82,824 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust bracket RUSTED AWAY (CENTRE BOX) (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (dpf) split (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring U BOLTS INSECURE (2.4.B.7a)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 77,324 miles

Crack in top of screen

Fail 16 Oct 2014 64,621 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

slight oil weep rear diff

Pass 16 Oct 2014 64,621 miles

slight oil weep rear diff

Pass 10 Oct 2013 49,204 miles

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

Rear axle diff pinion seal weeping.

Pass 15 Oct 2012 36,502 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake pads wearing down

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

Slight roughness in steering found on lock to lock check Unable to trace cause

o/s front tyre wearing down on inside edge

slight movement on o/s front sreering rack end

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 AWF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AWF, 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 AWF registered?

AV59 AWF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 23 October 2009.

Is AV59 AWF safe to buy?

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