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BV09 OFW

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

157,662 mi
Last recorded157,662 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 OFW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 157,662 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 151,461 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 151,456 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected holed (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 139,679 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 139,670 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 124,504 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 121,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2019 121,240 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 114,573 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 102,715 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2017 102,715 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 86,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

rear differential pinion leaking

Fail 21 Jul 2016 86,605 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

rear differential pinion leaking

Pass 16 Jul 2015 74,783 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 62,154 miles

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

n/s front side repeater len's broken but still works

Pass 17 Jul 2013 49,063 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 39,103 miles

brake pad warning light staying on

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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BV09 OFW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver 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 BV09 OFW, 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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BV09 OFW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 24 August 2009.

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