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BF59 MVT

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

257,103 mi
Last recorded257,103 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 MVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2025 257,103 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

rear step corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2025 257,102 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body insecure driver door corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

rear step corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2024 249,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

corroded all around

Pass 7 Nov 2023 238,293 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Both Sides (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 227,413 miles

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

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

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

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

repairs coverd in underseal

Pass 10 Nov 2021 215,022 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre To Rear Brake Pipes Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 199,279 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 199,279 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 178,989 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 155,510 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 134,044 miles

windscreen cracked

Pass 8 Nov 2016 116,037 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 99,332 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 83,201 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 83,024 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 66,399 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 48,701 miles

exhaust emissions too low for tester to measure

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

front number plate slight deterioration

nearside rear lamp slight damage not effecting light output

offside rear lamp slight damage, not effecting light output

rear number plate slight deterioration

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 MVT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MVT, 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 MVT registered?

BF59 MVT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 5 November 2009.

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