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BF59 MWP

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

197,141 mi
Last recorded197,141 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 MWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 197,141 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 188,147 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes rear of fuel tank corroded and covered in copper grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 188,137 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes rear of fuel tank corroded and covered in copper grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 177,421 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 157,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear cleaned and greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear cleaned and greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 157,098 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 136,328 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2018 136,305 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 113,596 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 113,595 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 96,687 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 96,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 82,624 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 69,089 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 69,089 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 57,409 miles

front number plate secured with wire

Pass 28 Nov 2012 42,651 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 MWP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MWP, 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 MWP registered?

BF59 MWP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 December 2009.

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