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SE09 BSZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

171,764 mi
Last recorded171,764 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE09 BSZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 171,764 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2026 171,764 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 168,916 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main front to rear pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi hose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 163,314 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main front to rear pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi hose (6.1.2 (a))

Slight knock from steering rack

Pass 2 Mar 2023 160,430 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 156,899 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main front to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake sticking slightly

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 154,215 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear mounting adrift (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 154,215 miles

Fuel system component leaking around fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear mounting adrift (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 148,244 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 137,726 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 121,160 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 121,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 121,051 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 121,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 115,240 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 95,658 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 70,894 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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SE09 BSZ 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 76.5%.

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 SE09 BSZ, 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 SE09 BSZ registered?

SE09 BSZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 14 August 2009.

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