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BLZ 7239

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

305,337 mi
Last recorded305,337 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLZ 7239
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 305,337 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber dust cover missing

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Offside Front Dust cover missing

Offside Rear Shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Fail 18 May 2026 305,337 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high Light badley misted up (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Rear section missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber dust cover missing

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Offside Front Dust cover missing

Offside Rear Shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Offside Side repeater lens missing

Pass 20 May 2025 287,499 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2025 287,498 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2024 269,804 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil dust cover broken (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Center marker light inop (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Dust cover broken (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 May 2023 251,804 miles

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

Rear shock absorber dust covers corroded,holed & insecure

Fail 22 May 2023 251,804 miles

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

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

Rear shock absorber dust covers corroded,holed & insecure

Pass 16 May 2022 234,083 miles

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

Nearside & offside front shock absorber dust covers detatched

Nearside & offside rear shock absorber duct covers corroded & broken

Fail 16 May 2022 234,038 miles

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

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

Nearside & offside front shock absorber dust covers detatched

Nearside & offside rear shock absorber duct covers corroded & broken

Pass 10 May 2021 215,914 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 215,914 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 205,723 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 191,757 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 174,554 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 174,554 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 158,179 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 141,605 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 141,605 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 121,875 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 121,875 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

2x front brake discs worn thin

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 101,011 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 80,020 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 80,020 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2012 60,350 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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BLZ 7239 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BLZ 7239, 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 BLZ 7239 registered?

BLZ 7239 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 7 May 2009.

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