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FY59 AAF

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

224,534 mi
Last recorded224,534 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 AAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 224,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Brake efficiency 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 140,302 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged crack (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2024 138,313 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged crack (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 134,074 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 128,490 miles

Offside Front door mirror glass cracked

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

Pass 28 May 2021 124,256 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Door mirror cracked

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 117,618 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 111,849 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 111,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

wipers smeary

Pass 3 Oct 2016 106,214 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 106,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 97,401 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 97,401 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 86,240 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 78,275 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 66,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 66,872 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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FY59 AAF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FY59 AAF, 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 FY59 AAF registered?

FY59 AAF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is FY59 AAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY59 AAF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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