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PE59 WSJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

163,012 mi
Last recorded163,012 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE59 WSJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 163,012 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side entry door corrded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

power steering operative but slightly heavy in lock to lock

Fail 16 Oct 2025 163,009 miles

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 27 Sep 2024 160,914 miles

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

steering slightly heavy and notchy

Fail 25 Sep 2024 160,913 miles

Central Rear Brake cable damaged corroded and frayed (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

steering slightly heavy and notchy

Pass 13 Oct 2023 156,508 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 156,507 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 156,484 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fuel tank to rear hose unions both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 159,194 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 19 Sep 2017 156,194 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

brake pad warning light on

Pass 11 Apr 2016 155,584 miles

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

Nearside Front steering rack slight play

body damage side marker light covers missing

parking brake on limit

Fail 8 Apr 2016 155,583 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Front steering rack slight play

body damage side marker light covers missing

Pass 10 Feb 2015 130,060 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 104,345 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 104,345 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 98,872 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 98,872 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 80,346 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 WSJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 PE59 WSJ, 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 WSJ registered?

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

Is PE59 WSJ safe to buy?

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