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PE59 EYB

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

275,663 mi
Last recorded275,663 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE59 EYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 275,663 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both side d bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2018 274,429 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 226,505 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 226,105 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both side (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both side (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 196,204 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 196,203 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 150,605 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 123,102 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 May 2013 113,972 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear parking brake has only just met the required efficiency. It would appear attention is needed.

Slight play on near side front shock absorber.

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

Fail 7 May 2013 113,967 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Slight play on near side front shock absorber.

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

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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PE59 EYB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PE59 EYB, 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 PE59 EYB registered?

PE59 EYB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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