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BF59 CBU

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

761,192 mi
Last recorded761,192 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 761,192 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 717,471 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 661,154 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 621,108 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 598,150 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 542,016 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 521,111 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 447,242 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 357,725 miles

EML LIGHT ON

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Nov 2017 357,725 miles

Central Front Electrical wiring insecure ALTERNATOR MAIN WIRE (1.9.2a)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

EML LIGHT ON

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Oct 2016 260,109 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 189,932 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 189,387 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Full length of van X2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 116,386 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 89,377 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 89,376 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2012 60,180 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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 CBU 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 82.4%.

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 CBU, 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 CBU registered?

BF59 CBU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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