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AY59 BCX

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Green Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

271,093 mi
Last recorded271,093 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 BCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 271,093 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear 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 Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 270,870 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 270,870 miles

Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached panhard rod (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 270,449 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 268,515 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 260,124 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 256,088 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack in windscreen but not in swept area (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Both rear fog lights (1.3.2b)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 256,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack in windscreen but not in swept area (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Both rear fog lights (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 249,608 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 245,397 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 226,992 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 191,970 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 131,770 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 72,371 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 14,962 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 BCX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Green with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AY59 BCX, 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 BCX registered?

AY59 BCX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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The MOT history for AY59 BCX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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