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PM59 VAN

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,528 mi
Last recorded166,528 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPM59 VAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 166,528 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2026 166,501 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear valance (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting valance (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 May 2025 160,565 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 133,891 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 133,874 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced coming on really slow (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 126,169 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 118,757 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 118,740 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 112,237 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 110,968 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 94,871 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 71,828 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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PM59 VAN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PM59 VAN, 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 PM59 VAN registered?

PM59 VAN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 October 2009.

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