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BF09 DYT

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

322,363 mi
Last recorded322,363 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 322,363 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 274,737 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides. D bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 193,197 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Dec 2022 193,197 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Feb 2022 163,576 miles

Front brakes slight imbalance on effort

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 163,571 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Behind flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened Split at front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front brakes slight imbalance on effort

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 152,603 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 143,427 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 137,177 miles

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2017 129,530 miles

front subframe damaged

h/brake efficiency only just met

Pass 11 May 2016 120,856 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 113,729 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 8 May 2014 98,955 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 98,950 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 83,132 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 63,556 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 DYT 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 81.3%.

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 DYT, 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 DYT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 20 May 2009.

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