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PJ59 AZA

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

198,112 mi
Last recorded198,112 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 AZA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 198,112 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Jun 2016 190,628 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2016 190,502 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirior (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirior (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working drivers door mirior (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 179,013 miles

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

front anti roll bar bushes worn but not excessive

rear axle has slight oil leak

Fail 20 May 2015 179,013 miles

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

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

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

rear axle has slight oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2013 164,455 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 164,454 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Engine managment light on

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 30 Nov 2012 123,173 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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 AZA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PJ59 AZA, 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 AZA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 4 December 2009.

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