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OO59 JBW

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

127,250 mi
Last recorded127,250 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO59 JBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 127,250 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes are corroding on all 4 corners (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2025 126,527 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

light corrosion to rear of offside cab

light corrosion to some body mounts

Pass 11 Sep 2024 126,208 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 125,638 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 124,925 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded slightly at clip to chassis in centre

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm ball joints have small amount of play in them.

Pass 31 Aug 2021 123,136 miles

nearside repeater lamp damaged

offside rear of cab behind drivers seat corroded near limit

one section of nearside rear sidelight not working

rear leaf spring front bushes slightly worn/small amount of play (both sides)

Fail 31 Aug 2021 123,130 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

nearside repeater lamp damaged

offside rear of cab behind drivers seat corroded near limit

one section of nearside rear sidelight not working

rear leaf spring front bushes slightly worn/small amount of play (both sides)

Pass 1 Sep 2020 122,336 miles

offside front lower swivel has small amount of lift/play

rear lip of cab corroded badly in places nearing limit

Fail 1 Sep 2020 122,443 miles

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

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

offside front lower swivel has small amount of lift/play

rear lip of cab corroded badly in places nearing limit

Pass 21 Aug 2019 121,224 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 120,023 miles

front to rear brake pipes corrodedslightly near to rear of vehicle

offside front upper marker lamp not working

rear exhaust mounting broken but secured with wire at time of test

rear shock absorbers in poor condition

Fail 29 Aug 2018 120,023 miles

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

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

front to rear brake pipes corrodedslightly near to rear of vehicle

offside front upper marker lamp not working

rear exhaust mounting broken but secured with wire at time of test

rear shock absorbers in poor condition

Pass 26 Aug 2017 117,823 miles

Both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded at the rear nearside where they seperate

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Drivers door check strap is insecure

Nearside rear orange side marker light not working

Offside front orange side marker light not working

Offside roof marker light not working

Slight play / wear to both front lower suspension ball joints

Tipper body & structure VERY badly deteriorated / corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2017 117,821 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Nearside dropside panel corroded through at the rear end area (6.1.C.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Nearside tipper body hinge panel corroded in several places (6.1.C.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Offside tipper body hinge panel corroded in several places (6.1.C.1)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed both hinges appear worn. (6.2.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort little effort at 46 (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort at little effort at 80 (3.7.B.6a)

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

Both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded at the rear nearside where they seperate

Drivers door check strap is insecure

Nearside rear orange side marker light not working

Offside front orange side marker light not working

Offside roof marker light not working

Slight play / wear to both front lower suspension ball joints

Tipper body & structure VERY badly deteriorated / corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2016 114,274 miles

front brake discs badly corroded

offside front lower swivel has lift init nearing limit

offside rear shock absorber case in poor condition

one section of nearside rear side light not working

rear body floor badly corroded in many places

rear drop side corroded but not causing sharp edge of time of test

Fail 24 Aug 2016 114,272 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion nearside rear drop side corroded and causing a sharp edge (6.1.C.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion offside rear drop side corroded and causing a sharp edge (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs badly corroded

nearside rear D bush has small amount of play in it

offside front lower swivel has lift init nearing limit

offside rear shock absorber case in poor condition

one section of nearside rear side light not working

rear body floor badly corroded in many places

rear drop side corroded but not causing sharp edge of time of test

Pass 28 Jul 2015 111,243 miles

ALL orange side marker lights not working.

Offside front upper and side marker lamp not working.

Tow bar centre pin not fitted at time of test.

Fail 27 Jul 2015 111,240 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

offside front upper and side marker lamp not working

tow bar centre pin not fitted at time of test.

Pass 28 Jul 2014 105,569 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 105,563 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 94,077 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 85,249 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 85,249 miles

Offside Front 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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OO59 JBW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 OO59 JBW, 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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OO59 JBW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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