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PE59 MZV

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

240,556 mi
Last recorded240,556 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 240,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 240,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 234,447 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack tie rod end worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills have corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 219,482 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack tie rod arm inner joint worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 219,482 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack tie rod arm inner joint worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 207,262 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front steering rack tie rod arm inner joint worn

Fail 28 Oct 2020 207,262 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front steering rack tie rod arm inner joint worn

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 195,130 miles

Front BOTH steering rack tie rod arms have play in inner joints

Offside Front Nail in tyre front tyre has nail in outer tread ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front lower ball joint is worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 176,062 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear roll bar link lower bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear roll bar lower bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 159,864 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2017 159,750 miles

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

both front and nearside rear tyres tread getting low

brake pad warning lamp on

excessive play in both front suspension arm balljoints

Pass 25 Oct 2016 146,804 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 131,932 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 92,826 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 92,826 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 54,602 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear fog light filled with water

Pass 4 Dec 2013 54,602 miles

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

rear fog light filled with water

Pass 9 Jan 2013 49,911 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 MZV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 MZV, 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 MZV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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