MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
208,123 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside loading corroded
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside loading corroded
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp incorrect colour Projecting blue light. (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Rear parking brakes requires repair/adjustments
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
Rear parking brakes requires repair/adjustments
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
all brake pipes front to rear slightly corroded and some covered
under vehicle suspension/braking/steering/exhaust components slightly corroded
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing top dirt cover corroded (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system slightly rough steering slightly notchy (2.2.D.1)
Brake cable locking device insecure adjuster lock nut (3.5.1l)
Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated excessively corroded handbrake shoes not secure (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing top dirt cover corroded (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake back plate starting to corrode
Steering system slightly rough steering slightly notchy (2.2.D.1)
both steering arms slight wear at rack
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?
Based on 4,037,050 MOT tests across 408,496 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BF59 BYO 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 56.3%.
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 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 BYO, 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 BYO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 14 September 2009.
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