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BF59 AWU

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Green Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

463,091 mi
Last recorded463,091 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 AWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 463,091 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2025 458,085 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 450,785 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 442,131 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 433,101 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 423,805 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 408,085 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 376,589 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 375,586 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2018 338,187 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 281,875 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel on wear limit (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 266,141 miles

Offside All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% side amber (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 150,839 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 AWU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Green with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BF59 AWU, 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 AWU registered?

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

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