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BF59 CLV

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

558,288 mi
Last recorded558,288 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 CLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 558,288 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 524,594 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2022 524,593 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 490,627 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 448,785 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 448,785 miles

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

Offside Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 399,649 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 399,649 miles

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

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 351,202 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S + N/S/F STEERING RACK JOINTS + SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES

Pass 14 Nov 2017 318,324 miles

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% centre brake light not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 265,246 miles

Ball joint has slight play both tie rods (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust manifold stud broken

Fail 14 Nov 2016 265,246 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Ball joint has slight play both tie rods (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust manifold stud broken

Pass 5 Nov 2015 227,207 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 221,440 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 208,632 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 183,383 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 183,376 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 CLV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CLV, 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 CLV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 13 October 2009.

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