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BF59 MVZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

101,530 mi
Last recorded101,530 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 101,530 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 100,094 miles

Engine Oil Level Low

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Exhaust mounting defective Broken From Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe Corroded To Flex Hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens Broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 100,093 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Engine Oil Level Low

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Exhaust mounting defective Broken From Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe Corroded To Flex Hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens Broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 May 2024 93,610 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 93,610 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad warning light on dash (presume rear pads worn to wear indicator)

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2023 79,681 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Pass 12 May 2022 65,868 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear anti roll bar saddle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 59,261 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 May 2020 56,652 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 54,861 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 52,122 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 48,853 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 43,671 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 39,216 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 35,357 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 35,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 30,682 miles

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 MVZ 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 MVZ, 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 MVZ registered?

BF59 MVZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 17 November 2009.

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