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BF59 MVE

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

185,682 mi
Last recorded185,682 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 185,682 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 185,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 178,074 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

b/pedal rubber starting wear

l/h blind spot mirror missing

play in both front s/abs

Fail 23 Sep 2016 178,074 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

b/pedal rubber starting wear

l/h blind spot mirror missing

play in both front s/abs

Pass 11 Sep 2015 163,851 miles

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

Offside Front Inner steering joint has slight play

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

brake pad light on

Fail 8 Sep 2015 163,851 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Inner steering joint has slight play

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

brake pad light on

Pass 11 Sep 2014 134,445 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

panel and rear step damaged

Pass 3 Oct 2013 109,772 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 85,661 miles

exhaust emmisions not registering on smoke tester. to claen to pick up reading.

Fail 11 Sep 2012 85,661 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

exhaust emmisions not registering on smoke tester. to claen to pick up reading.

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 MVE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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