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EX59 WVG

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

304,110 mi
Last recorded304,110 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX59 WVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 304,110 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 304,095 miles

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Sliding door on near side corroded at bottom with sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Door keeps locking its self (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Body work holed/corroded close to rear leaf spring hanger/mounting (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced close to leaf spring mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin down to 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 283,123 miles

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

Exhaust front pipe flexy blowing slightly

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2024 282,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Exhaust front pipe flexy blowing slightly

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 263,712 miles

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

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

Nearside Front headlamp mounting in poor condition

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

Pass 13 May 2022 237,751 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Apr 2022 237,728 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 235,619 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 235,619 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 217,730 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 217,730 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 193,947 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 187,958 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 171,225 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 154,058 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 137,177 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 112,498 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 112,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2013 88,527 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 65,113 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 WVG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WVG, 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 WVG registered?

EX59 WVG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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