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EX59 WXA

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

212,110 mi
Last recorded212,110 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 212,110 miles

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

Nearside sill and sliding door damaged

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

Rear both rear light lenses damaged

Pass 14 Dec 2024 200,946 miles

Nearside 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 5 Dec 2023 190,050 miles

Body damaged nearside front sill. sliding door. rear bumper

Both rear lights damaged

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 190,050 miles

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

Body damaged nearside front sill. sliding door. rear bumper

Both rear lights damaged

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 189,939 miles

Both Offside & Nearside rear light lenses damaged but not effecting emitted light

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2022 189,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe Lock nut loose/not secured (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Both Offside & Nearside rear light lenses damaged but not effecting emitted light

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 181,423 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 179,247 miles

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

Nearside Front sill damaged

self locking mechanism fitted to n/s/f door

Pass 30 Aug 2018 176,799 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 176,799 miles

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 162,181 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 162,181 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Bumper end missing (6.1.C.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 144,800 miles

Nearside Front grill has tape securing it not loose or dangerous

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear rear axle very noisy

Pass 4 Sep 2015 126,312 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 108,621 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 108,619 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 91,883 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 91,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 77,313 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 WXA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WXA, 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 WXA registered?

EX59 WXA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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