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BG59 NYH

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,338 mi
Last recorded174,338 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 NYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 174,338 miles

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

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

exuhaust coverd by subject

Pass 5 Apr 2025 170,144 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Both Side (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Wearing from Flexi part (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pivot corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2025 170,144 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Both Side (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Wearing from Flexi part (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pivot corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 167,302 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has slight play

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 163,797 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2022 163,797 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 159,159 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 159,159 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 155,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 149,645 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 140,175 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 133,155 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to egr pipe (7.1.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland both (2.5.B.1b)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play track arm (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust mounting broken at gearbox

Pass 8 Dec 2014 110,764 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Dec 2013 89,681 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 89,681 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 80,227 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 NYH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG59 NYH, 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 NYH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 9 December 2009.

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