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BJ59 FAM

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

183,895 mi
Last recorded183,895 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 FAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 183,895 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2023 183,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 180,496 miles

both rear back plates scraping disc surface

both rear tyres wearing thin

nearside front tyre worn 235/65R16C

offside front tyre wearing low on edges

offside steering arm inner joint play

offside track rod end has slight play

parking brake weak efficiency both sides

play within steering system felt at steering wheel

Pass 7 Sep 2021 175,517 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

various body damage

Pass 10 Sep 2020 171,355 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Sep 2019 165,617 miles

Diesel particulate filter blowing very slightly

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

Nearside front marker light not working

Nearside front steering arm inner joint play

Nearside repeater lamp damaged

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

Various body damage

Fail 10 Sep 2019 165,617 miles

Diesel particulate filter blowing very slightly

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

Nearside front marker light not working

Nearside front steering arm inner joint play

Nearside repeater lamp damaged

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

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

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

Various body damage

Pass 30 Aug 2018 159,853 miles

both front lower arm ball joints have play

both front steering arm inner joints have play

nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play

play in steering column felt on lock to lock test

Pass 17 Jul 2017 155,415 miles

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

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

all four shock absorbers are weak

both front steering arm inner joints have slight movement

centre exhaust 'U' clamp corroded and broken

play felt from steering system found at steering wheel

Fail 15 Jul 2017 155,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on tread surface and worn low (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 'D' mount bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure lump on tread surface 235/65/16C (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 'D' mount bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

all four shock absorbers are weak

both front steering arm inner joints have slight movement

centre exhaust 'U' clamp corroded and broken

play felt from steering system found at steering wheel

Pass 12 Jul 2016 145,738 miles

Offside Rear brakes back plate corroded****** strong advice.brakes shoes retainer not orignal i.e nails

Fail 12 Jul 2016 145,738 miles

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

Offside Rear brakes back plate corroded****** strong advice.brakes shoes retainer not orignal i.e nails

Pass 9 Jul 2015 134,015 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 110,414 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside & offside front suspension arm ball joint slight play

nearside rear reflector missing

newarside & offside rear anti roll bar inner bushes deteriorated and play

Pass 10 Jul 2013 100,783 miles

steering rack notchy

Fail 10 Jul 2013 100,783 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front discs worn

steering rack notchy

Pass 18 Aug 2012 85,020 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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BJ59 FAM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BJ59 FAM, 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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BJ59 FAM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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