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EX59 WSK

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

115,489 mi
Last recorded115,489 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 115,489 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2026 115,489 miles

Central Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush worn shock (5.3.2 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 110,941 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 110,941 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 108,026 miles

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

Front Bumper insecure

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Body panels sides have serious damage

Offside Body Panels have Damage

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Under run/bumper support (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 108,025 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Bumper insecure

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Body panels sides have serious damage

Offside Body Panels have Damage

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Under run/bumper support (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 106,386 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached under run device.. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 101,710 miles

Central Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 100,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure damage (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2021 100,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure damage (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 88,429 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 80,995 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 72,634 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2018 72,634 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 May 2017 62,853 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 50,926 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 36,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Fail 1 May 2014 30,396 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2014 30,396 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 24,605 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 17,876 miles

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 WSK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WSK, 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 WSK registered?

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

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