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PN09 WGJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

265,641 mi
Last recorded265,641 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN09 WGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 265,641 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

body has general corrosion

Pass 12 Feb 2025 263,887 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured 2x front and o\s rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 257,260 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 251,475 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened front rail bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 251,468 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted brake pad come away from metal (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened cross rail bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front + rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 249,605 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front + offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 247,681 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 245,515 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

hand brake travel requires atention

Pass 17 Jan 2019 238,706 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 227,872 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 219,601 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and side repeater (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 219,601 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and side repeater (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 194,650 miles

Nearside Rear addirtional coil spring fitted which has lower part of coil snapped

Fail 15 Jan 2016 194,576 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both full length (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil hub seal leaking (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort not working (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Rear addirtional coil spring fitted which has lower part of coil snapped

Pass 17 Jan 2015 190,118 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 209,783 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 164,031 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 164,030 miles

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

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

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

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

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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PN09 WGJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PN09 WGJ, 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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PN09 WGJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 July 2009.

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