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BF09 DVP

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

135,948 mi
Last recorded135,948 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 135,948 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 133,840 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 131,763 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 129,346 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 125,910 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 122,558 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 120,407 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 114,343 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 109,852 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 102,877 miles

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

front inner brake pads wearing low

Fail 22 Aug 2016 102,877 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

front inner brake pads wearing low

Pass 2 Jun 2015 89,846 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 76,642 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 67,007 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 67,000 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 May 2012 52,980 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 DVP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DVP, 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 DVP registered?

BF09 DVP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 18 May 2009.

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