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BF59 BTE

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

420,696 mi
Last recorded420,696 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 BTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 420,696 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 413,355 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 406,998 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 398,311 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 387,516 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 377,792 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear door damage

Pass 6 Dec 2019 376,088 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 365,939 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 358,965 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 325,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 280,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d-bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 239,064 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 188,588 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 127,006 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 127,006 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

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 BTE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF59 BTE registered?

BF59 BTE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 7 December 2009.

Is BF59 BTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF59 BTE shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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