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BJ59 PHO

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

213,603 mi
Last recorded213,603 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 PHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 213,603 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside body damaged and side door handle broken

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 207,211 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 207,205 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 207,198 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 203,807 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 193,023 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 154,271 miles

Oil leak ()

rear axle leaking

Fail 13 Dec 2016 154,132 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

rear axle leaking

travel on hand brake

Pass 23 Dec 2015 137,606 miles

slight bind n/s/f brake

slight movement in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 23 Dec 2015 137,606 miles

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

slight bind n/s/f brake

slight movement in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 19 Nov 2014 111,997 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

noise from n/s/r brake

Fail 11 Nov 2014 111,244 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

noise from n/s/r brake

Pass 17 Dec 2013 79,212 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 59,132 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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BJ59 PHO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BJ59 PHO, 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 BJ59 PHO registered?

BJ59 PHO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 17 November 2009.

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