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RJ59 JHL

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

232,389 mi
Last recorded232,389 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ59 JHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 232,389 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 252,385 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator light illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear as chalked (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated no reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2018 232,003 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Feb 2017 210,170 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 210,169 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 189,975 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 157,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 157,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 125,751 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 125,751 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (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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RJ59 JHL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc 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 RJ59 JHL, 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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RJ59 JHL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 2 December 2009.

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