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EX59 WVJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

237,190 mi
Last recorded237,190 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 237,190 miles

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

Nearside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning x1 (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

advise o/s/f inner sill area minor corrosion but not yet to be considered in a prescribed area as yet

Pass 20 Oct 2022 226,614 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive footwell area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inside cab area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 226,551 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side 90 kg no lock (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side 10 kg no lock (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive footwell area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inside cab area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 219,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 202,065 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 189,755 miles

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Pass 1 Oct 2018 174,964 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 158,209 miles

Offside Rear O/S REAR SIDE MARKER INOP

Pass 12 Aug 2016 140,723 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 116,860 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 86,939 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 68,253 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 52,217 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 WVJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WVJ, 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 WVJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for EX59 WVJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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