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BF59 AYB

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

175,167 mi
Last recorded175,167 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 175,167 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 175,129 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

parking brake lever requires adjustment

Pass 27 Mar 2023 171,083 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear both n/s and o/s shocker covers corroded

parking brake lever requires adjustment

Fail 24 Mar 2023 171,062 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket insecure nut missing of bolt (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements part of character missing (0.1 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear both n/s and o/s shocker covers corroded

parking brake lever requires adjustment

Pass 15 Mar 2021 161,926 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 161,829 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended buckle wont release (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track rod not end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 161,219 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Outline marker lamp not working both n/s and o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror indicator cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track rod not end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

brake warning light on

Pass 27 Jan 2020 153,227 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 153,100 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both n/s and o/s d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake lever high

Pass 31 Jan 2019 147,340 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 139,682 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 124,462 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 103,406 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 85,290 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 65,762 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 46,149 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 AYB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AYB, 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 AYB registered?

BF59 AYB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 24 December 2009.

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