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PJ59 BCE

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

202,339 mi
Last recorded202,339 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 BCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 202,339 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess 3 strands on handbrake cable damaged. Performed ok on brake test (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 201,151 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess frayed, front cable at rear joint (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 201,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jan 2024 198,493 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 197,008 miles

Both front shocker stanchions have slight play

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear mounting corroded off but exhaust system still well supported (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 193,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Stanchion has slight play

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

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

Offside Front Stanchion has slight play

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Tailpipe bracket corroded off. System still well supported. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 189,000 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 185,929 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 185,928 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side pulls 160kg (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 175,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s front tyre sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s front tyre sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake only just meets requirments

Pass 25 Jan 2018 153,594 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 133,617 miles

Front screen damaged

Nearside Front shocker cover split

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Dec 2015 112,501 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Dec 2015 112,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 97,618 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 83,614 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 68,122 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 BCE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Grey with a 2,143cc 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 PJ59 BCE, 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 BCE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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