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PE59 WVA

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

349,006 mi
Last recorded349,006 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 349,006 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 349,006 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 344,134 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside nearside (5.3.2 (b))

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

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 28 Sep 2017 344,052 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users bulb in wrong ,no pattern (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings tie rod (2.2.B.1h)

Power steering component(s) leaking around pump area (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake application slightly uneven . poss caliper slider starting to seize

handbrake only just met MOT standards

oil leaks all under van , wet around fuel tank no obvious leak

rear brake discs worn

slight play in anti roll bar bushes and links

Pass 21 Sep 2016 326,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre- cracking around sidewall

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre- cracking around sidewall

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Sep 2016 326,023 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre- cracking around sidewall

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre- cracking around sidewall

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Sep 2015 292,682 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 244,708 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 205,303 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 154,270 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 WVA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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