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EO59 WDV

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

276,769 mi
Last recorded276,769 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO59 WDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 276,769 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced quarter (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside side door corroded

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated high (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 267,369 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced quarter panel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated high (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 267,369 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced quarter panel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated high (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 253,258 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SIDE DOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced QUARTER (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 235,339 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

underbody and suspension components corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2023 235,339 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

underbody and suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2022 219,509 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 210,664 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 210,664 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 208,484 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 208,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 190,440 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2018 190,438 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 175,754 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 175,754 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 146,698 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 124,415 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 124,415 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 110,266 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 110,266 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 102,018 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 102,014 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2012 94,859 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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EO59 WDV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 EO59 WDV, 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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EO59 WDV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 15 October 2009.

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