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EX59 WPA

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

233,758 mi
Last recorded233,758 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX59 WPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2024 233,758 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch not attached (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch not attached (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s lower link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

body panels corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2023 232,622 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both front inner tie rods/rack ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 231,965 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ON WEAR LIMIT! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ON WEAR LIMIT! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively RUBBER (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills and sill ends corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 231,937 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp fluctuating with indicator- bad earth (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure corroded (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure corroded (1.1.14 (d))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ON WEAR LIMIT! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ON WEAR LIMIT! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively RUBBER (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills and sill ends corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 229,656 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel wear in rack (2.3 (a) (i))

both rear brake backing plates corroding

Pass 18 Dec 2020 227,117 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 227,097 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding and parking brake (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced b-pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 225,818 miles

FAS smoke test reading not detected

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive b-pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 222,146 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 222,127 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 May 2017 219,652 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 10 May 2017 219,652 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2016 201,216 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 167,939 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 141,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 20 May 2013 112,167 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 86,936 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 86,923 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.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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EX59 WPA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EX59 WPA, 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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EX59 WPA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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