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EX59 WRL

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

176,397 mi
Last recorded176,397 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 176,397 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 147,370 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 137,771 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 125,176 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 112,781 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 98,440 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 86,943 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 75,386 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 63,477 miles

travel on parking brake lever

Fail 10 Jun 2013 51,482 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 51,482 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 41,752 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 41,745 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front 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 WRL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WRL, 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 WRL registered?

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

Is EX59 WRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX59 WRL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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