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BF59 BUU

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

194,328 mi
Last recorded194,328 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 BUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 194,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rods (2.2.A.1b)

offside front side repeater casing slightly damage

Fail 27 Sep 2017 194,323 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rods (2.2.A.1b)

offside front side repeater casing slightly damage

Pass 16 Sep 2016 178,604 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 178,601 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides D bush's (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 170,063 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 170,063 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 164,212 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 164,167 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 153,166 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 137,060 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 BUU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BUU, 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 BUU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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