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PN59 BNV

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

231,527 mi
Last recorded231,527 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2018 231,527 miles

Driver's door pillar insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 203,302 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 164,322 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen damaged in nearside bottom corner. Not currently affecting the drivers view

Pass 17 Mar 2015 124,762 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 124,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 83,335 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

lower sill corrosion

Fail 15 Feb 2014 83,334 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

lower sill corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2013 74,659 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

o/s/f door check mount corroded and holed but is in a non preskribed area

rear differential oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2013 74,659 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

o/s/f door check mount corroded and holed but is in a non preskribed area

rear differential oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2012 59,980 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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PN59 BNV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BNV, 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 BNV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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