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PJ59 BCU

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

231,470 mi
Last recorded231,470 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 BCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 231,470 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 221,605 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 220,605 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 208,192 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 195,639 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 180,576 miles

Central Front Lower Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Apr 2019 163,606 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 156,094 miles

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

Both front discs worn and pitted

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 138,492 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 125,056 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 124,520 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 107,707 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 89,259 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 BCU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BCU, 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 PJ59 BCU registered?

PJ59 BCU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 December 2009.

Is PJ59 BCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ59 BCU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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