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BF59 AVU

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

332,343 mi
Last recorded332,343 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 AVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 332,343 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 326,404 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 321,919 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 317,768 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 313,895 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 307,687 miles

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both front inner tie rods (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both front shock absorbers have slight lateral movement in stansion

Pass 12 Nov 2019 302,448 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) & o/s ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and by fuel tank corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appears low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear mud wing bracket fractured

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

viscous fan coupling worn

Fail 6 Nov 2019 302,448 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) & o/s ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and by fuel tank corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appears low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear back plate corroded

Offside Rear mud wing bracket fractured

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

viscous fan coupling worn

Pass 3 Dec 2018 283,883 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on 3mm limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on 3mm limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2018 283,883 miles

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on 3mm limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside storage box loose

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on 3mm limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 246,885 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 220,853 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint and offside (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 186,622 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 152,107 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 114,244 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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BF59 AVU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 BF59 AVU, 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 BF59 AVU registered?

BF59 AVU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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