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BF59 CBY

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

383,969 mi
Last recorded383,969 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 383,969 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2023 383,968 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan/step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength central chassis leg by prop mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 370,737 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 370,737 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 350,684 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 350,684 miles

Nearside Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 319,661 miles

n/s/f brake flrxi has slight twist

o/s/f shock appears damp

Fail 2 Oct 2020 319,661 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front brake imbalance 35% o/s/f lazy (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Dropside insecure n/s/f dropside has no locking pin (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low n/s/f dip (4.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/r chassis /spring mount area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s/f brake flrxi has slight twist

o/s/f shock appears damp

Pass 8 Oct 2019 288,098 miles

emissions too clean to register

n/s/f brake flexi has slight kink

o/s/f shock appears slightly damp

Fail 8 Oct 2019 288,098 miles

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

emissions too clean to register

n/s/f brake flexi has slight kink

o/s/f shock appears slightly damp

Fail 5 Aug 2019 287,723 miles

Brake hose excessively twisted n/s/f brake flexi hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front service brake imbalance 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s/f dip (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment park lever has no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Position lamp not working n/s/f sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected n/s/f side repeater has tape over not visible (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength n/s/r chassis badly weakened /corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s/f (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s/center chassis badly corroded on all 3 sides --dangerous (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s/ center chassis badly corroded on all 3 sides --dangerous (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

emissions too clean to register

o/s/f shock slightly damp

Pass 24 Jul 2018 250,117 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 242,363 miles

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

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

marker lamp inop

Fail 5 Jan 2018 242,360 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

marker lamp inop

Pass 11 Jan 2017 198,874 miles

Nearside Front Upper marker light not working

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 198,874 miles

Nearside Front Upper marker light not working

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 154,767 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 154,763 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at middle section (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 111,629 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 109,087 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 85,562 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 63,729 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 63,725 miles

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

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 CBY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 CBY, 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 CBY registered?

BF59 CBY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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