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AV59 OBA

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

109,051 mi
Last recorded109,051 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 109,051 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 109,051 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 107,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 102,025 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 99,248 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 91,516 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 91,516 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 86,529 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mouts (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 86,524 miles

All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mouts (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 77,949 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 77,949 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 73,834 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 73,834 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 70,220 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 67,738 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 63,300 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 59,620 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 57,319 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 52,586 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 OBA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OBA, 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 OBA registered?

AV59 OBA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 24 December 2009.

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