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AY59 BDZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

324,490 mi
Last recorded324,490 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 BDZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 324,490 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2026 324,488 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front brake disc faces rusty both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed due to bad leak at exuhast system (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases lower flexible pipe leaking gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel front axles low effort no locks (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o\s track rod worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes on floor n\s front back rusty n\s and o\s front at archs rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 323,171 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 323,171 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 322,421 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 322,415 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 320,944 miles

Nearside Front side indicator on mirror damaged lens

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

power steering pump noisy

Pass 29 Jun 2022 318,395 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation Build Up Within Light (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 318,386 miles

Steering system excessively rough steering rack internals excessively worn,steering gets tight intermittently (2.1.1 (a))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition accumulation of various areas of damage all over swept area (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

central rear bulkhead of passenger compartment modified in such a way it has possibly reduced stiffness and strength of seat/seatbelt and handbrake prescribed areas.Advise additional strengthening may be required.

Pass 8 Jul 2021 317,022 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2021 317,007 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Axle with loose fixing bolts axle U bolts (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panhard rod joint worn at nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering system excessively rough steering rack (2.1.1 (a))

Central Rear rear bulkhead of passenger compartment modified in such a way it has possibly reduced stiffness and strength of seat/seatbelt and hand brake prescribed areas. advise additional strengthening may be required

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 311,873 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

ns steering rack end slight play

Fail 31 Oct 2017 311,873 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

ns steering rack end slight play

steering rack damp

Pass 25 Oct 2016 285,104 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 229,851 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 202,441 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 161,918 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 114,773 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 63,290 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 13,831 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 BDZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BDZ, 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 BDZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 9 November 2009.

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