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PE59 WTO

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,644 mi
Last recorded142,644 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE59 WTO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 142,644 miles

Nearside Rear lamp secured with gaffa tape

Nearside Rear side moulding loose

Fail 14 Jul 2026 142,644 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear lamp secured with gaffa tape

Nearside Rear side moulding loose

Pass 1 Aug 2025 141,367 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 141,366 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 140,239 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in screen, will monitor, (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 140,239 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in screen, will monitor, (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 138,978 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 137,790 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 133,904 miles

slight internal play in both front shock absorbers

slight lift in both front lower ball joints

Fail 27 Jul 2021 133,904 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

slight internal play in both front shock absorbers

slight lift in both front lower ball joints

Pass 3 Aug 2020 129,282 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 125,234 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 125,230 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 119,998 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 116,743 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 116,743 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 115,134 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 115,128 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/f o/s/f lower ball joint have slight lift

o/s/r tyre worn close to wear bars

Pass 28 Jul 2015 112,104 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 107,629 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 107,471 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 104,020 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 104,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

handbrake to adjust

Pass 5 Oct 2012 83,311 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 WTO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WTO, 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 WTO registered?

PE59 WTO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 October 2009.

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