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BF09 DZB

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,732 mi
Last recorded181,732 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 181,732 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S & N/S Sills Corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 171,001 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 165,008 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2022 161,410 miles

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

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

parking brake only just met required effort

Pass 14 May 2021 154,217 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 145,757 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Feb 2019 137,786 miles

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

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

brake pad wear light on

sl ight notchiness in steering

Fail 31 Jan 2019 137,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

brake pad wear light on

sl ight notchiness in steering

Pass 15 Feb 2018 126,252 miles

BOTH FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINTS SLIGHT LIFT

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2018 125,845 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring U BOLTS LOOSE (2.4.B.7a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

BOTH FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINTS SLIGHT LIFT

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 112,685 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

slight brake fluctuation

Fail 18 Jan 2017 112,097 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

slight brake fluctuation

Pass 27 Feb 2016 98,208 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2016 98,208 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 79,366 miles

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2015 79,366 miles

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 77,721 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 67,002 miles

FRONT NO PLATE DAMAGED

OIL LEAK REAR DIFF

REAR TYRES WEARING LOW

BOTH PEDAL ANTI SLIPS WORN

Fail 3 Jul 2013 66,714 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH PEDAL ANTI SLIPS WORN

FRONT NO PLATE DAMAGED

OIL LEAK REAR DIFF

REAR TYRES WEARING LOW

Pass 13 Jul 2012 53,552 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 53,549 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 DZB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DZB, 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 DZB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 July 2009.

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