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BF59 CKC

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

206,424 mi
Last recorded206,424 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 206,424 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 203,142 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 203,142 miles

Outline marker lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 201,845 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 201,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 196,990 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 195,215 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 195,214 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 189,891 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 189,883 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 183,599 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 183,594 miles

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 163,342 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 May 2018 163,341 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play ball joint on end of steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 147,902 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 147,902 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 135,916 miles

Centre Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 121,969 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

oil leak on rear differential

Fail 15 Sep 2014 121,969 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

oil leak on rear differential

Pass 23 Sep 2013 100,211 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 79,748 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 17 Sep 2012 79,748 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side mark lights dim

oil low

polly belt tensher come off

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 CKC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 CKC, 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 CKC registered?

BF59 CKC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 7 October 2009.

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