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EX59 WPR

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,766 mi
Last recorded127,766 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX59 WPR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 127,766 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 116,993 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 104,784 miles

Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 99,006 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 90,626 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Steering rack modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 90,605 miles

Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Steering rack modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 89,339 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 82,937 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 82,858 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill 2 spots (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 80,381 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 80,373 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 73,300 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 65,174 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 54,012 miles

brake master damp no leaks at this time

exhust emits slit smoke

Fail 23 Jun 2015 54,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

brake master damp no leaks at this time

Pass 30 Jun 2014 46,758 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 46,758 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 40,372 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 31,305 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 31,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 WPR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WPR, 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 EX59 WPR registered?

EX59 WPR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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