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PJ09 XPF

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

228,298 mi
Last recorded228,298 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 228,298 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 228,274 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking under bonnet (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 224,709 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 219,567 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 215,313 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 211,852 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 206,271 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 200,634 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 193,514 miles

knocking noise heard lock to lock suspected in steering rack area

nsf wiper slightly smearing

slight play in nsf track rod end

Pass 26 Sep 2017 185,862 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on the outside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 185,542 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 179,117 miles

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

parking brake: parking brake efficiency just met.it would appear that the brake system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 1 Jul 2014 149,049 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f tyre underinflated

Fail 1 Jul 2014 149,048 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f tyre underinflated

Pass 13 Jun 2013 117,206 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 117,204 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2012 88,067 miles

offside rear tyre has a lump on outer wall (not detached from reinforfcement)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 88,067 miles

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

offside rear tyre has a lump on outer wall (not detached from reinforfcement)

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 XPF 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 77.8%.

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 XPF, 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 XPF registered?

PJ09 XPF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 8 July 2009.

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