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BF59 AXH

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

180,660 mi
Last recorded180,660 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 AXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 180,660 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

DPF Warning Light On

Engine Management Light On

N/S/F Tyre Scrubbing Inner Edge

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

O/S/F Steering Tie Arm Slight Free Play

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Fail 30 Nov 2016 180,648 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Side Loading Door (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings Steering Rack Tie Arm (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Light Unit Damaged (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Rear Doors (6.1.C.1)

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened Main Central Cable (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

DPF Warning Light On

Engine Management Light On

N/S/F Tyre Scrubbing Inner Edge

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 22 Dec 2015 160,942 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2015 160,805 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 149,990 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 123,320 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 99,119 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 99,119 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S Side repeater lense damaged

N/S/R Lamp unit cracked

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

O/S/R Lamp unit damaged

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

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 AXH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AXH, 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 AXH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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