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PJ09 SUY

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,293 mi
Last recorded126,293 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 126,293 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flitch to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main by the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jul 2026 126,212 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flitch to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main by the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 120,263 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2025 120,263 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 113,941 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight play in both steering rack inner joints

Pass 12 Jan 2023 104,424 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 104,423 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 92,751 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 92,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 84,698 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 73,248 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 60,780 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 48,258 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 48,258 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 40,374 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 40,368 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 38,954 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 35,685 miles

both front discs slightly corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 4 Jul 2013 33,127 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 33,127 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 31,255 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 SUY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,151cc 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 PJ09 SUY, 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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What year was PJ09 SUY registered?

PJ09 SUY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 3 June 2009.

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