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BF59 MVA

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

217,711 mi
Last recorded217,711 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 MVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2020 217,711 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2020 217,711 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Outline marker lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 203,596 miles

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

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

Parking brake reserve slightly high

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 203,596 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake reserve slightly high

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 197,710 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 197,710 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 144,226 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 144,226 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 140,517 miles

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

l/h seat belt buckle cover missing

Fail 4 Aug 2015 140,517 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

b/pad warning light on

l/h seat belt buckle cover missing

Pass 28 Aug 2014 109,359 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 84,027 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 65,476 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear door lower catch inop

slight oil leak from top of engine

Pass 3 Sep 2012 65,476 miles

rear door lower catch inop

slight oil leak from top of engine

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 MVA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MVA, 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 MVA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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