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AV59 NZF

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

256,866 mi
Last recorded256,866 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 256,866 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 240,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2023 240,165 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 229,789 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2022 229,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 218,123 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 214,176 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 210,745 miles

Offside Rear light lense temp repair

tow ball removed for test

Pass 8 Jan 2018 206,235 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 200,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 200,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 178,877 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges of tread

Pass 26 Nov 2014 146,594 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 146,594 miles

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

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

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

front inner rack joints worn

Pass 18 Nov 2013 102,001 miles

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)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 64,149 miles

front inner brake pads very 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 NZF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NZF, 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 NZF registered?

AV59 NZF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 23 November 2009.

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