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BU51 WAN

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

196,088 mi
Last recorded196,088 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 WAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 196,088 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 195,597 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 195,129 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 194,313 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 193,241 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 192,414 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 191,838 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 189,950 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 188,818 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 172,536 miles

advise low emission vechilce no print out

Pass 31 Mar 2015 169,461 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 130,574 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 130,571 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 121,743 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 96,526 miles

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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BU51 WAN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BU51 WAN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BU51 WAN?

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What year was BU51 WAN registered?

BU51 WAN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 24 September 2009.

Is BU51 WAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 WAN shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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