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PE59 FBU

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

327,254 mi
Last recorded327,254 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 327,254 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2020 327,254 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 292,325 miles

Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 292,325 miles

Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 253,318 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 253,318 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 252,922 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on an air braking system DANGEROUS (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Engine noisey and oil level low

Front abs harnesses insecure

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Side marker lamps not working

Pass 21 Sep 2017 238,808 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 238,804 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

play in o/s steering arm inner joint

rear a/roll D bushes worn

rear drop link lower bushes wearing

Pass 18 Nov 2016 228,636 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 15 Nov 2016 228,636 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Nov 2015 197,983 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 197,972 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 153,645 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 118,638 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 95,707 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 95,706 miles

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

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 FBU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 FBU, 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 FBU registered?

PE59 FBU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 October 2009.

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