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EX59 WRD

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

208,407 mi
Last recorded208,407 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 208,407 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 208,177 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 203,272 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 184,370 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 184,366 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached rubbing brake pipe flexi (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 164,233 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 164,238 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 142,550 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 123,532 miles

smoke meter would not register acceleration

Pass 1 Feb 2014 104,307 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 104,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 77,032 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 52,420 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

play in both rack ends

rear diff leaking

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 WRD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 EX59 WRD, 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

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What year was EX59 WRD registered?

EX59 WRD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 10 September 2009.

Is EX59 WRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX59 WRD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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