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BJ59 FAU

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

94,068 mi
Last recorded94,068 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 94,068 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 94,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 74,827 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 74,826 miles

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

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 62,407 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

n/s/f and o/s/f wheel arch liners loose

Pass 3 Jul 2015 62,407 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f and o/s/f wheel arch liners loose

Pass 29 Jan 2014 37,422 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2013 27,429 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 27,429 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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BJ59 FAU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FAU, 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 BJ59 FAU registered?

BJ59 FAU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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