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AY59 BBE

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

332,759 mi
Last recorded332,759 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 BBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 332,759 miles

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 332,758 miles

Central Brake cable damaged handbrake cable corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeater lens damage (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeater lens damage (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Travel (1.1.6 (c))

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 330,779 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 330,779 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2019 327,636 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 327,635 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2018 327,372 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2018 327,328 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 306,491 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 251,400 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 185,174 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 112,320 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly damaged (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 86,975 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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AY59 BBE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AY59 BBE, 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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AY59 BBE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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