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AY09 CTZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

270,253 mi
Last recorded270,253 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 CTZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,989cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 270,253 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 270,253 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 264,910 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 235,506 miles

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

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

slight play in n/s/f shock piston shaft

Fail 27 Jul 2015 235,496 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

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

slight play in n/s/f shock piston shaft

Pass 25 Jul 2014 192,733 miles

Slight play in panhard bush end

Slight play ing steering system pos drum sticks

Slight play rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes

Fail 25 Jul 2014 192,733 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Slight play in panhard bush end

Slight play ing steering system pos drum sticks

Slight play rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes

Pass 6 Aug 2013 146,485 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 95,712 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 59,975 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 12,923 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 CTZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,989cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AY09 CTZ, 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 CTZ registered?

AY09 CTZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 14 August 2009.

Is AY09 CTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY09 CTZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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