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EX59 WTE

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

182,945 mi
Last recorded182,945 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 182,945 miles

Nearside seatbelt slow to retract without assistance

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 182,943 miles

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working center (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working center (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside seatbelt slow to retract without assistance

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 182,731 miles

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

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

Rear Diff leak

Fail 21 Nov 2024 182,731 miles

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

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Diff leak

Pass 18 Oct 2023 180,525 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 180,525 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 176,419 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Nov 2021 166,818 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 154,827 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 123,373 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 98,778 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 83,514 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 70,301 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 55,471 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 41,398 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 29,564 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 21,623 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)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 21,623 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 WTE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WTE, 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

How do I check the history of EX59 WTE?

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What year was EX59 WTE registered?

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

Is EX59 WTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX59 WTE shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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