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PN09 CLJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,621 mi
Last recorded85,621 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN09 CLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 85,621 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 83,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 81,571 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rears, upper & lower (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Upper Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Both forward mounting brackets (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 81,567 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rears, upper & lower (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Upper Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Both forward mounting brackets (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 80,468 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 80,465 miles

Vehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 79,870 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 79,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 78,423 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ladder protruding body on Offside of vehicle

Fail 17 Jun 2021 78,420 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn arb bush excessively worn - not D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission suspect requires auto gearbox sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced materially affected by an obstruction ( rear storage boxes) advise boxes to be removed or an additional set of high level lights to be installed (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ladder protruding body on Offside of vehicle

Pass 19 Jun 2020 76,274 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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PN09 CLJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PN09 CLJ, 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 PN09 CLJ registered?

PN09 CLJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 20 April 2009.

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