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PE59 WVJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

144,704 mi
Last recorded144,704 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 144,704 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both front & rear bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Front seatbelt clasp cover missing

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing covers adrift on both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outline marker lamp incorrect colour middle (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive structural integrity not affected (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill & body panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside wide angle mirror missing

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

bulb malfunction warning active

power assisted steering feels slightly heavier than normal but is functioning

vehicle body corroded & damaged throughout

Fail 31 Oct 2023 144,704 miles

Fuel pipe insecure feed pipe to Aux cab heater hanging very loose & likely to be torn from the vehicle (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both front & rear bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Front seatbelt clasp cover missing

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing covers adrift on both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outline marker lamp incorrect colour middle (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive structural integrity not affected (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill & body panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside wide angle mirror missing

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

bulb malfunction warning active

power assisted steering feels slightly heavier than normal but is functioning

vehicle body corroded & damaged throughout

Pass 26 Oct 2022 137,759 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both deteriorated with covers missing (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Outline marker lamp incorrect colour middle marker lens is showing white light to the side of the vehicle (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corroded but not within the load bearing areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside indicator repeater lens slightly damaged & wide angle mirror missing

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both are corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

general body damage & corrosion throughout

Fail 25 Oct 2022 137,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both deteriorated with covers missing (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Outline marker lamp incorrect colour middle marker lens is showing white light to the side of the vehicle (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corroded but not within the load bearing areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside indicator repeater lens slightly damaged & wide angle mirror missing

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both are corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

general body damage & corrosion throughout

Pass 29 Oct 2021 131,801 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 131,766 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp ineffective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle arch liner (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 124,245 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 124,236 miles

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

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

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 123,978 miles

Offside Handbrake reading low

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

Fail 9 Oct 2019 123,978 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake performance not tested BRAKE PIPE FRACTURE (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture FRACTURED!!!!!! DO NOT DRIVE !!!! (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 117,988 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 117,988 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 105,972 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 105,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 103,181 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 101,813 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 100,458 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 98,387 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 98,140 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 WVJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WVJ, 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 WVJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 5 October 2009.

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