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BU59 CRU

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

245,810 mi
Last recorded245,810 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU59 CRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 16 May 2025 245,810 miles

4 Passenger seats in vehicle

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

Pass 21 May 2024 234,470 miles

6 Seats including driver tested at time of test

Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NSF&OSF Jacking points bent (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Handbrake has travel but RBT effort satisfactory

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2023 214,520 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 211,740 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2022 200,315 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Allround (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2021 191,709 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Handbrake effort weak, just met on RBT. Will need attention.

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 191,360 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 170,703 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All round. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 150,233 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 126,899 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 102,329 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 80,571 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 66,118 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 54,404 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BU59 CRU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BU59 CRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU59 CRU registered?

BU59 CRU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 11 December 2009.

Is BU59 CRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU59 CRU shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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