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BF59 CLY

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,542 mi
Last recorded118,542 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 118,542 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 118,542 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 118,480 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 118,450 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 118,428 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 117,720 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 109,181 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 102,802 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 102,309 miles

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

offside steering rack inner ball socket movment

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 CLY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CLY, 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 CLY registered?

BF59 CLY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is BF59 CLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF59 CLY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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