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DF59 BNB

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

188,659 mi
Last recorded188,659 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF59 BNB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 188,659 miles

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

corrosion on underside local to front step pannell but not holed

osf side light dim

Pass 24 Jul 2024 188,153 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front inner sill holed and corroded near step

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively second to last UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 186,252 miles

Clutch master cylinder leaking brake fluid

Fluid leak, but not excessive clutch slave cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

suspect wheel alignment incorrect

Pass 8 Mar 2022 180,628 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 180,620 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 177,100 miles

all brake discs have surface corrosion should clean up with use brake performance is unaffected

suspect injector seal leaking

Pass 7 Mar 2020 175,019 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 170,551 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 170,551 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 162,312 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both front ram bushes (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 155,907 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 143,818 miles

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

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

front brake disc inner faces corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2015 133,785 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 121,427 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 121,427 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 107,802 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside and nearside front brake discs worn close to excess advise to change soon

Pass 20 Sep 2012 83,727 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 83,727 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 59,071 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 1 Dec 2010 29,784 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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DF59 BNB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DF59 BNB, 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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DF59 BNB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 8 December 2009.

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