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BF59 BZR

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

211,064 mi
Last recorded211,064 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 BZR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 211,064 miles

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

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

front subframe corroded

outer body corroded in various different panels

rear shock absorbers corroded

underseal on some parts of the underbody

Pass 18 Jan 2022 199,988 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 199,987 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside 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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 181,265 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 181,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster dont work (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 154,645 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Both sides (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 154,448 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Both sides (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 146,431 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 146,431 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeater lamp broken / sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 144,005 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 131,719 miles

All brake pipes undersealed and or slightly corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2016 131,719 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Passenger's seat insecure Seat base missing (6.2.A.1)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat Drivers (5.2.1a)

All brake pipes undersealed and or slightly corroded

Engine light

Front brake discs in poor condition

Play in steering rack inner joints

Rear brake discs corroded

Slight play in both front lower suspension arm ball joints

Pass 23 Jul 2014 131,159 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 110,714 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 110,714 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

TACHO CHECK OVERDUE

Pass 20 Sep 2012 93,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 93,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 BZR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BZR, 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 BZR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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