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RJ59 PWU

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

249,217 mi
Last recorded249,217 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ59 PWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2024 249,217 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 245,185 miles

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

Nearside indicator repeater lens missing

Fail 20 Nov 2023 245,184 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside indicator repeater lens missing

Pass 21 Nov 2022 236,483 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 236,483 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 227,669 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 217,283 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 205,934 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 185,157 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 164,409 miles

emissions to clean to register

Pass 21 Nov 2016 143,597 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 2 Dec 2015 122,735 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 101,007 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

emissions to clean to register

Pass 27 Nov 2014 101,007 miles

emissions to clean to register

Pass 18 Nov 2013 80,272 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

emission to clean for smoke meter to read

offside rear tyre on 3mm tread

Pass 3 Dec 2012 61,766 miles

emission to clean

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 PWU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RJ59 PWU, 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 RJ59 PWU registered?

RJ59 PWU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 8 December 2009.

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