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BF59 BYZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

289,521 mi
Last recorded289,521 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 BYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 289,521 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 288,357 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 288,357 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play x2 (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 259,051 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 210,317 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 142,034 miles

o/s side repeater slightly damaged-x2 rear anti roll bar links have slight play-all shockers damp and weak-x2 rear wheel bearings have slight play-exhaust smoking when cold-steering rack play-x2 rear tyres on limit

rear service and parking brake passed on limit

Pass 11 Apr 2016 106,395 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 106,395 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (Both) (2.5.B.1a)

Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Obligatory mirror insecure Offside front (8.1.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Offside front steering arm has slight play

Pass 14 Sep 2015 100,469 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 84,548 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 84,548 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 68,447 miles

front pads 85% worn lip on discs

Pass 26 Sep 2012 53,403 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 BYZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BYZ, 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 BYZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 October 2009.

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