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PN59 BFF

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

228,449 mi
Last recorded228,449 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN59 BFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 228,449 miles

slight play in steering rack inner joint

Fail 27 Oct 2016 228,438 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack inner joint

Pass 27 Oct 2015 214,499 miles

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 27 Oct 2015 214,498 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working x1 (1.1.C.1d)

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 23 Oct 2014 186,912 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 186,912 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 146,598 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 146,598 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 106,991 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside rear has damage to outer wall

Pass 29 Aug 2012 102,690 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 102,690 miles

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

nearside direction side repeater lens damaged

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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PN59 BFF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 PN59 BFF, 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 PN59 BFF registered?

PN59 BFF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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