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RE59 WXS

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,178 mi
Last recorded130,178 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 WXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 130,178 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 129,992 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 128,489 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 126,937 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 126,937 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 124,210 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 124,206 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 122,370 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 119,798 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2019 119,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 117,122 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 116,527 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 116,456 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side D cut bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

zero emmission

Pass 18 Feb 2016 114,124 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 114,124 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 110,532 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 107,440 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 91,480 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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RE59 WXS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc 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 RE59 WXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE59 WXS registered?

RE59 WXS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 19 November 2009.

Is RE59 WXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE59 WXS shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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