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BG59 AOH

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

244,569 mi
Last recorded244,569 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 AOH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 244,569 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 233,722 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 233,695 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 222,857 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both rear shockers corroding

Pass 9 Dec 2022 211,860 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 211,837 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2022 211,710 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nn/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 201,330 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 190,652 miles

Offside Front brake slightly binding

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 179,130 miles

Front both shocker top mountings have slight movement

Front hand brake cable corroding

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded away/loose (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

all 4 tyres wearing low

Fail 21 Nov 2019 179,130 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front both shocker top mountings have slight movement

Front hand brake cable corroding

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded away/loose (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

all 4 tyres wearing low

Pass 3 Dec 2018 170,673 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 170,673 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 164,707 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake pipes corroding

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides. (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 163,796 miles

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

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

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

Front to rear brake pipes corroding.

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Scratches windscreen

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Windscreen cracked n/s (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 143,433 miles

Rear anti roll bar bushes deteriorating

Scratches on windscreen within zone A.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' windscreen cracked (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 142,949 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 123,762 miles

n/s top of windscreen damaged

n/s/r tyre wearing low

play in o/s track rod end

Fail 19 Jan 2016 123,691 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

n/s top of windscreen damaged

n/s/r brake pads wearing low

n/s/r tyre wearing low

play in o/s track rod end

Pass 15 Jan 2015 103,222 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 102,739 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 80,933 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

N/S/R LIGHT LENS TEMP REPAIRED

Fail 21 Jan 2014 80,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

N/S/R LIGHT LENS TEMP REPAIRED

Pass 21 Nov 2012 55,072 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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BG59 AOH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White 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 BG59 AOH, 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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BG59 AOH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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