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BF59 AXB

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

278,738 mi
Last recorded278,738 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 AXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 278,738 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s o/s ()

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 277,219 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear n/s o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 277,215 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on dash (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s o/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear n/s o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 276,408 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 273,847 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central and rear outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 273,846 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Rear reflector missing n/s o/s (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central and rear outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 270,359 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 270,353 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 266,400 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 266,337 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake inoperative on one side n/s o/s (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing n/s o/s (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 264,309 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 264,304 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 257,949 miles

Handbrake travel

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear reflector missing

brake pad warning light on

Pass 9 Dec 2017 255,656 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2017 255,656 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 250,333 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 250,333 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 243,959 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint n/s and o/s (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 243,959 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 239,402 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 238,635 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2013 238,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 177,617 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 177,617 miles

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

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 AXB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 BF59 AXB, 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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BF59 AXB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 26 November 2009.

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