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BE57 WPY

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

165,600 mi
Last recorded165,600 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE57 WPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 165,600 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 160,867 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 151,592 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 140,905 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 140,905 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 132,873 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush juddering on lock to lock (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush juddering on lock to lock (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre bolt in tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 132,873 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front wipers smearing slightly

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush juddering on lock to lock (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush juddering on lock to lock (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre bolt in tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 124,993 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front side light dim

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 118,153 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 118,126 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. Rotation. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2019 109,122 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner joints (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 100,241 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides.

Pass 2 Feb 2017 90,460 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened slight damage to casing. (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

screen washer pump sometimes sticks.

slight play in steering arms.

Pass 15 Jan 2016 86,318 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 86,250 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 77,085 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 77,085 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 65,691 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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BE57 WPY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BE57 WPY, 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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BE57 WPY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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