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VN59 UWD

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

235,702 mi
Last recorded235,702 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 UWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 235,702 miles

small chip in screen off side

Fail 14 Nov 2022 235,702 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s pattern inverted (4.1.2 (c))

small chip in screen off side

Pass 22 Oct 2021 232,065 miles

N/S LOWER MIRROR MISSING

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view mark in zone A on limit (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 232,062 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced FRONT HEADBOARD SEPERATED (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working SIDE MARKER INOP (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

N/S LOWER MIRROR MISSING

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view mark in zone A on limit (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 229,338 miles

1, park travel app reserve end. 2, bodywork showing signs of deterioration. 3,belt slipping

Pass 6 Nov 2019 225,411 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 219,304 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 219,292 miles

Exhaust system insecure front mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure rear mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 208,700 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 187,009 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake slight bind

Offside Rear disc and pads have been overheated at some point

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 158,181 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 158,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 135,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 135,209 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 113,293 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 90,761 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2012 90,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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VN59 UWD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VN59 UWD, 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 VN59 UWD registered?

VN59 UWD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 2 December 2009.

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The MOT history for VN59 UWD shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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