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EX59 WSE

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

134,600 mi
Last recorded134,600 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 134,600 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 119,003 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 98,416 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 98,416 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 95,086 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 84,171 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 83,697 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 73,616 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 64,369 miles

Rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2018 61,558 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 56,676 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 50,894 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 50,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 43,217 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 43,217 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 35,409 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 27,725 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 21,208 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 21,207 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

wipers smearing

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 WSE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WSE, 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 WSE registered?

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

Is EX59 WSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX59 WSE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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