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EX59 WUG

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

127,694 mi
Last recorded127,694 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 127,694 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside outer sill corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2026 127,694 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2025 124,825 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 124,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 120,815 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 120,811 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235 65 16c (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

brake pad light on

Pass 24 Sep 2022 116,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2022 116,531 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected stickers (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 110,450 miles

pad warning lamp on

Fail 15 Sep 2021 110,364 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 105,477 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 100,807 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 82,682 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 82,666 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine oil level too high

Pass 7 Sep 2017 76,332 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 76,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 68,217 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 59,871 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 50,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 50,056 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 39,846 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 31,591 miles

front pads and discs worn

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 WUG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 WUG, 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 WUG registered?

EX59 WUG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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The MOT history for EX59 WUG shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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