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PO59 BLF

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,247 mi
Last recorded122,247 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO59 BLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 122,247 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 121,044 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both NS & OS

Fail 2 Jul 2025 121,040 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both NS & OS

Pass 13 Jun 2024 119,403 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both NS & OS

Pass 19 Jun 2023 118,394 miles

rattle inside nsr tyres

Fail 13 Jun 2023 118,390 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rattle inside nsr tyres

Pass 30 Jun 2022 117,255 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 116,794 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 116,632 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outline marker lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 116,632 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative missing (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outline marker lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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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PO59 BLF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PO59 BLF, 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 PO59 BLF registered?

PO59 BLF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 10 December 2009.

Is PO59 BLF safe to buy?

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