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EX59 WZW

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

265,712 mi
Last recorded265,712 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 265,712 miles

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

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge fronts (5.2.3 (e))

underbody corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2024 265,712 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

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

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge fronts (5.2.3 (e))

underbody corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2023 258,027 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 254,946 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 254,946 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2021 249,372 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2021 249,372 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2020 244,281 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 244,218 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 225,612 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Mar 2017 198,504 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 198,501 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure TYRE TREAD LOW, CORDS EXPOSED (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

O/S/F WORN ON INNER EDGE

PUNCTURE IN O/S/R TYRE

Pass 25 Feb 2016 170,948 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 2 Mar 2015 144,910 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 116,670 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 116,669 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 93,681 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar link play

n/s/f lower ball joint play

Pass 16 Jul 2012 74,948 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 74,937 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (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 WZW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,148cc 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 WZW, 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 WZW registered?

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

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The MOT history for EX59 WZW shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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