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AV59 NZW

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

312,611 mi
Last recorded312,611 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 312,611 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all disc's corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced age related corrosion all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 312,606 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all disc's corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panels both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 312,606 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all disc's corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panels both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 312,592 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside headlamp loose but not insecure

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

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

light corrosion on body

Fail 3 Jul 2023 312,592 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside headlamp loose but not insecure

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

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

light corrosion on body

Pass 13 Jul 2022 311,929 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 304,315 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 304,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Nearside Rear Position lamp switch allows the rear position lamps to be switched off when the headlamps are on (4.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Torsion bar fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 294,484 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 286,214 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 286,097 miles

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

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Horn not working properly weak (7.7 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 278,629 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 278,617 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 271,456 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2017

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2016 313,861 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 251,027 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering column

Pass 6 Feb 2014 194,480 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 211,496 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 175,807 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 NZW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NZW, 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 NZW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 29 December 2009.

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