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RF59 BFK

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,936 mi
Last recorded167,936 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF59 BFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 167,936 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Jan 2026 167,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 161,151 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 151,805 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 151,802 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jan 2023 144,551 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jan 2022 137,214 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 130,248 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 130,421 miles

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

Power steering component leaking rack seals both leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 125,813 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 125,813 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 122,056 miles

park brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 24 Jul 2017 114,459 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 114,459 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 106,761 miles

Offside Front tyre starting to perish by wheel rim

Offside Rear brake pad warning sensor has a broken wire

Pass 20 Jul 2015 94,529 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 83,334 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 83,329 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2014 76,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight nock in rack and slight play in front steering arms

Fail 13 Jan 2014 76,164 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight nock in rack and slight play in front steering arms

Pass 3 Jan 2013 40,362 miles

both rear tyres worns

front grill damaged

lift in n/s and o/s front ball joints

o/s/r door damaged

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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RF59 BFK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RF59 BFK, 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 RF59 BFK registered?

RF59 BFK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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