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PJ59 AYP

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2178cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

293,161 mi
Last recorded293,161 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 AYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,178cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 293,161 miles

ALL UNDERSIDE HEAVILY COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH FRONT LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 293,161 miles

ALL UNDERSIDE HEAVILY COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

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

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH FRONT LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 290,829 miles

ALL BODY CORRODED BUT HAS NO SHARP EDGES

ALL UNDERSIDE CORRODED

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

Nearside Rear LAMP DAMAGED BUT HAS NO WHITE LIGHT SHOWING

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

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

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

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface BOTH REARS (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH FRONTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 288,273 miles

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

Nearside Front SHOCK ABSORBER SLIGHTLY WORN

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front SHOCK ABSORBER SLIGHTLY WORN

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 280,231 miles

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

Nearside Front SHOCK ABSORBER SLIGHTLY WORN

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

Offside Front SHOCK ABSORBER SLIGHTLY WORN

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 280,231 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front SHOCK ABSORBER SLIGHTLY WORN

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front SHOCK ABSORBER SLIGHTLY WORN

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 270,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 265,650 miles

Both front anti roll bar D-bushes slightly worn

Both main brake pipes rusty

Both rear anti roll bar D-bushes slightly worn

Pass 25 Feb 2019 258,708 miles

Both rear anti roll bar D-bushes have slight play

Pass 19 Feb 2018 252,610 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 246,947 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 246,944 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall where marked with chalk. (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 216,381 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 183,052 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 147,488 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 105,230 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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PJ59 AYP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,178cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PJ59 AYP, 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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PJ59 AYP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 28 December 2009.

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