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PE59 WTN

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

135,001 mi
Last recorded135,001 miles
Recorded on25 May 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2020 135,001 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 227,124 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 203,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 202,715 miles

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edge

eml light flashing

n/s ball joint worn to limit

n/s/f brake binding

rear antirollbar link bushes worn

Fail 20 Feb 2017 202,712 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edge

eml light flashing

n/s ball joint worn to limit

n/s/f brake binding

rear antirollbar link bushes worn

Pass 25 Jan 2016 189,699 miles

Both n/s and o/s front brake hoses touching inner wheel splash shield on lock to lock

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Top Casing Corroded (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ***AT LIMIT *** (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear marker lamp inop

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 189,679 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Both n/s and o/s front brake hoses touching inner wheel splash shield on lock to lock

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Top Casing Corroded (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ***AT LIMIT *** (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear marker lamp inop

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 169,071 miles

both ball joints worn

both rear tyres 3mm

o/s track rod end worn to limit

o/s/r bottom antirollbar link bush worn

Fail 28 Jan 2015 169,071 miles

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

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

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

both ball joints worn

both rear tyres 3mm

o/s track rod end worn to limit

o/s/r bottom antirollbar link bush worn

Pass 17 Jan 2014 146,320 miles

both ball joints worn

brake pad warning light on

n/s/r brake pads on limit

Fail 17 Jan 2014 146,320 miles

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

both ball joints worn

brake pad warning light on

n/s/r brake pads on limit

Fail 8 Jan 2014 145,808 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pad wear indicator lamp illuminated

Pass 16 Nov 2012 122,873 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 122,827 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 WTN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WTN, 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 WTN registered?

PE59 WTN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 2 October 2009.

Is PE59 WTN safe to buy?

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