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PJ09 AOO

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

163,014 mi
Last recorded163,014 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ09 AOO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 163,014 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at the flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective 1st mount corroded very thin (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 160,715 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at 1st clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated BOTH centre bearing rubbers separating slightly (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears rusty, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 158,328 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated ie mounting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 158,314 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears at rears (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears at rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated ie mounting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 153,454 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at the first flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and scrubbed on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play 2nd last joint has slight lift (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

emissions too clean to register on gas analyser

Pass 12 Jul 2021 148,999 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tyre wall scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

emissions too clean to register on gas analyser

Pass 21 May 2020 141,759 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at first flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering oil mist around reservior (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 137,626 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint before DPF (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering mist below pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 137,624 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible damaged (0.1 (b))

Central Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened cross brace in front subframe damaged (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment 18 clicks (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint before DPF (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering mist below pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 130,849 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak around power steering reservior ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing 2nd bearing rubber split ()

Pass 18 May 2017 123,981 miles

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

emissions too clean to register on gas analyser

Pass 5 May 2016 123,723 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 119,429 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 105,355 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2013 84,168 miles

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

brake pad warning light indicates a fault

Fail 7 May 2013 84,114 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 May 2012 61,780 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 AOO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PJ09 AOO, 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 AOO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 8 May 2009.

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