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J19 ARM

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,143 mi
Last recorded162,143 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ19 ARM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 162,143 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s + o/s front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s + n/s bushes perrished (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 May 2025 154,525 miles

Nearside Front 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" bushing has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front 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" bushing has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 22 May 2024 146,449 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 146,449 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to check wheel bearing play (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 138,594 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 138,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 24 May 2022 129,255 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 129,255 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 121,113 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 109,923 miles

Front slight play in o/s + n/s shock absorber rams

Fail 2 Jun 2020 109,923 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure lump on tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front slight play in o/s + n/s shock absorber rams

Pass 25 Mar 2019 99,774 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 91,623 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 83,506 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 76,261 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 67,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak from diff pinion seal

Pass 13 Apr 2015 67,900 miles

Oil leak from diff pinion seal

Pass 14 Apr 2014 59,451 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 50,618 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 41,655 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 41,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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J19 ARM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 J19 ARM, 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 J19 ARM registered?

J19 ARM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 15 April 2009.

Is J19 ARM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J19 ARM shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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