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BF59 MYG

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

134,494 mi
Last recorded134,494 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 134,494 miles

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

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

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

Nearside side door corroded bottom

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 133,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2024 133,828 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 132,992 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Dec 2023 132,855 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Dec 2022 129,912 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back and n/s and o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s rear wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 129,912 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back and n/s and o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s rear wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 123,415 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material one front to back n/s copper o/s front to back has been greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 123,415 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material one front to back n/s copper o/s front to back has been greased (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended dirt in mechanism (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 120,206 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 111,906 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 3 Jan 2020 111,906 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front All outline marker lamps not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear All outline marker lamps not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 99,214 miles

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

Some travel on hand brake

slight play steering column

Fail 21 Dec 2018 99,214 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Some travel on hand brake

slight play steering column

Pass 21 Dec 2017 91,788 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 21 Dec 2017 91,781 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 81,212 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Dec 2016 81,211 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Dec 2015 71,629 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 71,629 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 63,155 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 49,884 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 36,130 miles

Additional brake light inoperative

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 36,126 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Additional brake light inoperative

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S side indicator lamp damaged

N/S wide angle mirror missing

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Rear axle pinion seal leaking

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 MYG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 MYG, 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 MYG registered?

BF59 MYG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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