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PN59 BTF

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

137,102 mi
Last recorded137,102 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN59 BTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 137,102 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 133,543 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2019 133,521 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 127,408 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 121,404 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 121,402 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 109,749 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyres 2mm (4.1.E.1)

corrosion on ends of brake pipes

Fail 21 Sep 2016 109,749 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/65 16c (4.1.D.1a)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyres 2mm (4.1.E.1)

corrosion on ends of brake pipes

Pass 7 Oct 2015 104,136 miles

Park brake only achieving 16%

Fail 7 Oct 2015 104,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Park brake only achieving 16%

Pass 3 Oct 2014 96,886 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 84,943 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 84,745 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2012 84,745 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 BTF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BTF, 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 BTF registered?

PN59 BTF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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