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OV59 WJY

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,748 mi
Last recorded124,748 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 WJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 124,748 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 124,748 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 124,744 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Both sides. (4.1.5 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 124,724 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Parking brake travel becoming excessive

Fail 31 Jul 2020 124,724 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high x2 (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Parking brake travel becoming excessive

Pass 5 Jun 2018 122,376 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 117,555 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 115,988 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 115,020 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 110,801 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 87,481 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 63,116 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 43,532 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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OV59 WJY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OV59 WJY, 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 OV59 WJY registered?

OV59 WJY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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The MOT history for OV59 WJY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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