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PN59 ZSY

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

186,549 mi
Last recorded186,549 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 186,549 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 186,460 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 185,566 miles

Brake wear indicator illuminated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 174,605 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering system excessively rough steering rack (2.1.1 (a))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front door hinge worn

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

all shock absorbers weak

exhaust leak on flexy

front brake pad rattle

front wipers smearing

leak on rear diff & oil leak on engine

Pass 7 Jun 2018 156,892 miles

Nearside Front indicator side repeater damaged

Offside Front brake sticking

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

both front tyres perished

slight leak on rear diff

wear on both front shock absorbers

Fail 7 Jun 2018 156,892 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front indicator side repeater damaged

Offside Front brake sticking

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front tyres perished

slight leak on rear diff

wear on both front shock absorbers

Pass 6 May 2017 138,280 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 29 Jan 2016 117,719 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2015 101,269 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 75,196 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 68,677 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 54,896 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 ZSY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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