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BF09 DME

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

183,608 mi
Last recorded183,608 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 DME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 183,608 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside brake pipes starting to deteriate slight spots of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 May 2026 183,608 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside brake pipes starting to deteriate slight spots of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2025 172,835 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 May 2024 163,249 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 May 2023 153,117 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2022 142,173 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2021 138,132 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 134,687 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 133,047 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 130,239 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Front Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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BF09 DME is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BF09 DME, 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 BF09 DME registered?

BF09 DME is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 5 May 2009.

Is BF09 DME safe to buy?

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