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BF59 MVS

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

385,102 mi
Last recorded385,102 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 385,102 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2025 385,102 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 382,015 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2024 382,015 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 378,861 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 378,859 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 375,534 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 371,742 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 368,029 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

slight knock in steering (no play detected).

Fail 11 Sep 2020 368,029 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

slight knock in steering (no play detected).

Pass 3 Oct 2019 364,499 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 364,422 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail securing bolt missing (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail securing bolt missing (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 360,550 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

excessive wear in rear axle pinion

Pass 3 Aug 2017 358,104 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 354,711 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Jul 2016 354,710 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 342,692 miles

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 342,692 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 May 2014 321,842 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 302,690 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 302,689 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 277,209 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 277,209 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 MVS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 MVS, 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 MVS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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