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CN59 AFU

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

333,056 mi
Last recorded333,056 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN59 AFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 333,056 miles

Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (n) (i))

Fail 8 May 2024 333,050 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated x 2 (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (n) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 310,645 miles

Entrance/exit step not iluminated

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 310,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Emergency exit window 'break glass' hammer missing (9.1.2 (c))

Entrance/exit step not iluminated

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

Pass 11 May 2022 299,191 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (n) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (n) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 270,977 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 254,144 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 232,003 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 129,349 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 182,575 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 93,808 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 71,125 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 64,011 miles

Oil leak

slight lift offside front ball joint

Pass 25 Sep 2013 50,951 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 40,375 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 27,934 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 14,227 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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CN59 AFU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 CN59 AFU, 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 CN59 AFU registered?

CN59 AFU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 15 October 2009.

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