MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
383,969 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
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))
n/s/f brake flrxi has slight twist
o/s/f shock appears damp
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
emissions too clean to register
n/s/f brake flexi has slight kink
o/s/f shock appears slightly damp
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
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
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
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
Nearside Front Upper marker light not working
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
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)
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at middle section (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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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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BF59 CBY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 9 September 2009.
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