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2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

281,006 mi
Last recorded281,006 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 281,006 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 274,887 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 259,432 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Jun 2023 259,428 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 246,245 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 235,657 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 224,207 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jan 2019 215,541 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 204,092 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated twisted (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 204,088 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated twisted (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 187,501 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 168,034 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2014 145,516 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 145,516 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 118,772 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Sep 2013 118,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 92,889 miles

Brake pedal anti slip slightly worn.

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

Nearside repeater slight damage.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake pedal has slight travel.

Slight cuts on nearside rear tyre.

Fail 29 Sep 2012 92,884 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pedal anti slip slightly worn.

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

Nearside repeater slight damage.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake pedal has slight travel.

Slight cuts on nearside rear tyre.

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 CFU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CFU, 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 CFU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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