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BF09 DXT

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

403,173 mi
Last recorded403,173 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 DXT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 403,173 miles

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

Rear Outer corroded

body panels corroded

Pass 16 May 2022 397,712 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 389,316 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 385,929 miles
Fail 1 May 2020 385,922 miles

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

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

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively 2nd from front (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 12 Jul 2018 375,714 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jul 2017 343,107 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 343,107 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis and centre cross member (4 places) (2.4.A.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 297,765 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2015 214,828 miles

slight lift in both front suspension ball joints

temporary repair on passenger side mirror

Fail 2 Jun 2014 173,450 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 173,450 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 May 2013 133,492 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 29 May 2012 99,599 miles

slight play in both front bottom ball joints

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 DXT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DXT, 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 DXT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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