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BF59 BXE

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

181,476 mi
Last recorded181,476 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 BXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 181,476 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 173,651 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 20 Sep 2019 173,649 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235-65-16C (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

brake pad wear warning light on

Pass 22 Sep 2018 160,323 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive very oily around engine sump etc (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 160,080 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working central rear light (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive very oily around engine sump etc (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 142,832 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

oil leak

pedal rubber split

play in steering rack inner joints

rear anti roll bar bushes wearing

Pass 21 Sep 2016 125,195 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nail in n/s rear tyre

play in steering rack inner jionts

Fail 21 Sep 2016 125,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure u bolts loose (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nail in n/s rear tyre

play in steering rack inner jionts

Pass 23 Sep 2015 110,561 miles

nail in n/s front tyre

play in rear anti roll bar bushes

play in steering rack inner jionts

Fail 21 Sep 2015 110,561 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure u bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

excessive handbrake travel

nail in n/s front tyre

play in rear anti roll bar bushes

play in steering rack inner jionts

Pass 16 Sep 2014 90,966 miles

n/s front tyre cut but no cords exposed

Pass 5 Sep 2013 70,306 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 51,728 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 BXE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BXE, 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 BXE registered?

BF59 BXE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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