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EX59 WZA

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

179,975 mi
Last recorded179,975 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 179,975 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 116,675 miles

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

underbody slight rust

Pass 11 Jan 2022 115,766 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 115,756 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 100,851 miles

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

Offside Front shock has slight play

Pass 4 Jul 2019 87,244 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 80,956 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 75,831 miles

No emissions detected k=0.00

Pass 28 Jul 2016 70,751 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 63,165 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 63,165 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 55,065 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 46,925 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 36,434 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 WZA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WZA, 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 WZA?

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What year was EX59 WZA registered?

EX59 WZA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is EX59 WZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX59 WZA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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