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AY09 CSZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

245,864 mi
Last recorded245,864 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 CSZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 245,864 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 245,864 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 243,124 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 242,138 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 240,282 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 229,857 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 229,857 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 228,186 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 214,542 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 214,542 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 156,911 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 156,907 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Diff pinion seal leaking

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 114,220 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 70,592 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 23,187 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 23,187 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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AY09 CSZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 AY09 CSZ, 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 AY09 CSZ registered?

AY09 CSZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 16 July 2009.

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The MOT history for AY09 CSZ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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