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PN59 ZTD

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

375,133 mi
Last recorded375,133 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN59 ZTD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 375,133 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 375,110 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2018 375,075 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle ceized on (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

o/s rear tyre nail in tread and near limit

Pass 27 Oct 2016 347,197 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 347,132 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside All position lamps not working side markers (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside All position lamps not working side markers (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 279,314 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 218,419 miles

front wipers slightly smear the windscreen

Fail 26 Sep 2013 156,427 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 156,427 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 108,756 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 108,756 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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 ZTD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,143cc 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 ZTD, 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 ZTD registered?

PN59 ZTD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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