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PF59 DPZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

205,778 mi
Last recorded205,778 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF59 DPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 205,778 miles

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S and O/S ()

Front Service brake binding but not excessively N/S and O/S (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S and O/S Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 205,778 miles

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S and O/S ()

Front Service brake binding but not excessively N/S and O/S (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S and O/S Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 196,364 miles

Central Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Typical Mercedes sprinter body panel corrosion spotting all over

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 185,518 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 175,365 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 175,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 172,644 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 160,850 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2019 160,841 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged broken (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated cable broken off side rear (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 152,375 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 140,112 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 140,108 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened front to rear (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2016 128,906 miles

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2015 117,398 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre in poor condition/worn on outer shoulder

Pass 17 Feb 2014 105,780 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 9 Jan 2013 92,252 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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PF59 DPZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PF59 DPZ, 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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PF59 DPZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 28 December 2009.

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