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OY59 GFO

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

370,421 mi
Last recorded370,421 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY59 GFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2022 370,421 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 351,837 miles

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))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 328,483 miles

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

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

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

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

rear diff slight leak

Fail 25 Sep 2019 328,483 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

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

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

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

rear diff slight leak

Pass 11 Oct 2018 301,341 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 268,792 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 235,189 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded behind fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded behind fuel tank and retaining clips (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 206,052 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded above fuel tank area (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 206,051 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer front support bracket broken off. (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake lining(s) insecure park brake shoe. (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded above fuel tank area (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

clutch pedal anti slip worn smooth.

Pass 13 Oct 2014 172,428 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 132,039 miles

Minor oil leak from Differential pinion seal

O/s (front) Side marker light inop (Non obligatory)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 132,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Minor oil leak from Differential pinion seal

O/s (front) Side marker light inop (Non obligatory)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 102,207 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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OY59 GFO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OY59 GFO, 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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OY59 GFO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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