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PE59 FBL

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

142,319 mi
Last recorded142,319 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 142,319 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Mar 2025 142,319 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Mar 2024 141,697 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear lamp case damaged but not sharp edges

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 141,441 miles

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 140,320 miles

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

all round corrosions

Pass 28 Feb 2019 136,751 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side

Obligatory mirror slightly loose glass damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear lamp case damaged but still visible from far distance and not sharp edges

Pass 19 Sep 2017 135,136 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 131,399 miles

brake pads dics linkages slight worn

Pass 2 Apr 2015 128,808 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 126,838 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 115,026 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 107,521 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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PE59 FBL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 PE59 FBL, 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 FBL registered?

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

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