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PJ09 AKP

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,487 mi
Last recorded135,487 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ09 AKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 135,487 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 135,487 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 135,463 miles

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

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

Slight play in both steering arms

Pass 27 May 2022 132,806 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

slight play in both rack arms

Pass 6 May 2021 124,218 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 112,941 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged centre row (7.1.2 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 May 2019 112,569 miles

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

Central Lower Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Headlamp aim not tested both headlights not working (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose rear row (7.1.1 (b))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts sensor on cat (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged centre row (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 100,533 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2018 100,533 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 83,343 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 May 2016 72,106 miles

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

Slight play in steering inner track arms

Pass 20 May 2015 58,631 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 May 2015 58,631 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 May 2014 48,356 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 48,356 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 39,241 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 28,722 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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PJ09 AKP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PJ09 AKP, 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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PJ09 AKP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 14 May 2009.

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