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PE59 MZO

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,363 mi
Last recorded148,363 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE59 MZO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 148,363 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover worn (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced middle sill corroded outside the testable zone (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack end

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff/axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 148,363 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover worn (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced middle sill corroded outside the testable zone (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack end

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff/axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2026 148,357 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover worn (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface cracked (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 May 2025 146,480 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover worn (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover missing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 146,434 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill within the step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill within the leaf spring anchor mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill within the step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover worn (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside middle side marker light not working

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover missing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front side marker light not working

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 144,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside center side marker light not working

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front side marker light not working

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall is cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 144,214 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside center side marker light not working

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front side marker light not working

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall is cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 138,502 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 138,496 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 130,303 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 128,354 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2018 127,430 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 123,359 miles

pad light on

Pass 6 Sep 2016 114,000 miles

Offside side repeater lens damaged

brake pad warning light on

Fail 26 Aug 2016 113,755 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working sidemarker (1.1.A.3b)

Offside All position lamps not working all sidemarkers (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside side repeater lens damaged

brake pad warning light on

Pass 23 Sep 2015 103,739 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 94,848 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 81,979 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 70,844 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 70,737 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 70,716 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 MZO 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 66.7%.

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 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 MZO, 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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PE59 MZO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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