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PE59 WLV

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

210,520 mi
Last recorded210,520 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE59 WLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 210,520 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 210,302 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 210,033 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 216,389 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 216,053 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Sep 2017 216,053 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Sep 2016 194,048 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 173,261 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 173,261 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 147,279 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 114,088 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 114,088 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 87,344 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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PE59 WLV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Purple 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 PE59 WLV, 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 PE59 WLV registered?

PE59 WLV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is PE59 WLV safe to buy?

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