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BF59 CKD

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

220,191 mi
Last recorded220,191 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 220,191 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear metal pipes at fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre showing wear in inner shoulder

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advise repair carried out to rear exhaust hanger

bonnet release lever in vehicle broken/missing

Fail 14 Sep 2022 220,186 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front tyre showing wear on inner shoulder

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advise repair carried out to rearmost exhaust mount

bonnet release lever in vehicle missing/broken

front to rear metal pipes corroded at fuel tank

Pass 12 Oct 2021 205,348 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 198,501 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 198,501 miles

Nearside Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded backing plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 189,094 miles

Exhaust mounting defective at gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 189,094 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle and has a slight bind (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective at gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 177,414 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear doors/ bottom edges corroded,sharp edges

Fail 31 Oct 2018 177,414 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside parking brake effort low

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear doors/ bottom edges corroded,sharp edges

Pass 1 Nov 2017 166,978 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 166,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded too rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 154,808 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear nail in tread

Rear exhaust support bracket /weld broken away

Fail 24 Oct 2016 154,804 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear nail in tread

Rear exhaust support bracket /weld broken away

Pass 28 Sep 2015 140,595 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 128,547 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2013 111,118 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

mil lamp on

o/s rear marker lamp inop and nsr and osf marker lamps poor light output

Fail 19 Sep 2013 111,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

mil lamp on

o/s rear marker lamp inop and nsr and osf marker lamps poor light output

Pass 30 Aug 2012 84,236 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear side marker lamp inop

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 CKD 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 61.1%.

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 CKD, 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 CKD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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