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PJ59 BCV

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

164,190 mi
Last recorded164,190 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 164,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 150,690 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 133,176 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 112,503 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 2 off ()

Nearside Front damper dust cover loose

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view flasher lens (8.1.2a)

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

slight surface rust on both front brake discs

Pass 3 Jan 2017 92,241 miles

Nearside Front 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)

passenger front seat missing

Pass 7 Jan 2016 74,629 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

n/s front seats removed

Pass 6 Jan 2015 61,650 miles

nearside front seat removed

Fail 6 Jan 2015 61,650 miles

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

nearside front seat removed

Pass 8 Jan 2014 50,063 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2013 37,359 miles

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

damage to nearside front side repeater lense

smoke test : reading too low to obtain a reading/print-out

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 BCV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BCV, 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 BCV registered?

PJ59 BCV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 10 December 2009.

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