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AY59 BCE

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

293,023 mi
Last recorded293,023 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 BCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 28 Mar 2022 293,023 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Front section of cable (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 293,022 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 292,759 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 290,962 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Inner Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 287,043 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Various rear pipes starting to corrode (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 282,397 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 272,839 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 261,647 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 205,877 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 142,314 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)

rear tyres wearing

Pass 19 Sep 2011 88,158 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 23,328 miles

diff pinion seal leaking

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 BCE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AY59 BCE, 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 AY59 BCE registered?

AY59 BCE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 2 October 2009.

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