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BF09 DXA

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

326,812 mi
Last recorded326,812 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 326,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on minimum legal limit - requires immediate replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also appears to be under-inflated (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

corrosion to rear door and side sliding door - no sharp edges

Fail 19 Oct 2023 326,811 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on minimum legal limit - requires immediate replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also appears to be under-inflated (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

corrosion to rear door and side sliding door - no sharp edges

Fail 10 May 2023 325,604 miles

Front Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2022 319,058 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 305,732 miles

corrosion in brake pipes to rear hoses

Fail 23 Mar 2021 305,720 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

corrosion in brake pipes to rear hoses

Pass 9 Mar 2020 287,459 miles

front discs worn

Pass 26 Mar 2019 273,400 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear backplate corroded and cracking ,advise attention asap

Nearside Rear brake pads look lower than offside rear ,advise closer inspection asap

Nearside Rear handbrake effort lower than offside

Nearside Rear shock top pivot point corroded ,advise renewing asap

front exhaust flexi section worn

Pass 22 Mar 2018 264,389 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake effort lower than offside rear ,advise attention

Offside Rear tyre on the limit

stone chips in screen

Pass 24 Mar 2017 239,985 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 209,994 miles

Front number plate deteriated,advise renewing asap

Nearside side repeater lens damaged

front brakes inbalanced,advise attention asap

play in inner steering rack joints,limited vision due to covered parts

Pass 17 Mar 2015 178,655 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside side repeater lense damaged

offside rear light unit loose but is secure

Pass 3 Mar 2014 142,893 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to o/s/f sidesill

n/s wiper poor

Pass 14 Mar 2013 106,315 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

damage to o/s/f lower sidesill

nearside wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 20 Mar 2012 68,702 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 DXA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DXA, 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 DXA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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