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PN59 BFJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

167,354 mi
Last recorded167,354 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN59 BFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 167,354 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 157,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 157,993 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 149,785 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 140,913 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 131,263 miles

Front both direction indicator lamps , colour deteriorating

Front both lower suspension arm ball joints have play

Pass 7 Dec 2020 120,039 miles

both front lower suspension arm ball joints have play

Fail 2 Dec 2020 120,000 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front lower suspension arm ball joints have play

both wipers starting to smear

Pass 23 May 2019 108,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

both front lower suspension arm ball joints have play

Fail 20 May 2019 108,140 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

both front lower suspension arm ball joints have play

Pass 31 May 2018 101,793 miles

front to rear brake pipes hidden behind fuel tank, not inspected

Fail 30 May 2018 101,792 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

front to rear brake pipes hidden behind fuel tank, not inspected

Pass 2 Jun 2017 95,905 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both rear (2.4.B.2)

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both rear (2.4.B.2)

front to rear brake pipes hidden behind fuel tank, not inspected

Fail 1 Jun 2017 95,900 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both rear (2.4.B.2)

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both rear (2.4.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

front to rear brake pipes hidden behind fuel tank, not inspected

Pass 1 Jun 2016 91,499 miles

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

front brakes have uneven application developing

front to rear brake pipes hidden behind fuel tank, not inspected

Fail 1 Jun 2016 91,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brakes have uneven application developing

front to rear brake pipes hidden behind fuel tank, not inspected

Pass 19 May 2015 86,629 miles

front to rear brake pipes hidden behind fuel tank so not inspected

nearside and offside windscreen wipers deteriorating

Fail 19 May 2015 86,629 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front to rear brake pipes hidden behind fuel tank so not inspected

nearside and offside windscreen wipers deteriorating

Pass 6 Jun 2014 82,240 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 81,983 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 71,678 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 71,678 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 45,983 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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 BFJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BFJ, 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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PN59 BFJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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