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BX09 CAO

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

47,683 mi
Last recorded47,683 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX09 CAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 47,683 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 46,648 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation on inside of lights (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 46,648 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation on inside of lights (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 45,620 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation on both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 43,557 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 41,712 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 37,875 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 37,875 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 34,390 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 34,234 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 33,844 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 33,038 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 31,022 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 27,767 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 23,182 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 20,095 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 16,667 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 10,764 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 3,991 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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BX09 CAO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 BX09 CAO, 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 BX09 CAO registered?

BX09 CAO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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