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BF09 DVM

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

108,695 mi
Last recorded108,695 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 DVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2026 108,695 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Body insecure Tipper body bed excessively corroded in multiple areas (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Both rear shocks (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 387,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tipper body heavily corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2025 104,225 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tipper body heavily corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2024 100,067 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 100,065 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Body has an unsafe modification Body has holes in bed floor (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 94,699 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 94,697 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 87,329 miles

Brake pad warning light illuminated, pads ok.

Vehicle bed corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2022 87,328 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Brake pad warning light illuminated, pads ok.

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle bed corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2021 80,855 miles

Unable to test rear seat belts

Fail 10 Aug 2021 80,853 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Unable to test rear seat belts

Pass 11 Aug 2020 72,752 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front/o/s rear d rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front/rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 64,788 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 64,788 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 55,947 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d/rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 49,331 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5 to 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 42,963 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 36,123 miles

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

n/s rear light lence broken

Pass 10 Aug 2015 36,123 miles

n/s rear light lence broken

Pass 5 Aug 2014 27,125 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 18,414 miles

Nearside side repeator lense damaged but not resulting in a sharp edge

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 18,414 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside side repeator lense damaged but not resulting in a sharp edge

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 13,660 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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BF09 DVM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BF09 DVM, 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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BF09 DVM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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