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VU59 CWO

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

242,684 mi
Last recorded242,684 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU59 CWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 242,684 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 241,680 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 240,470 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2024 240,465 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 237,164 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 228,719 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 13 Aug 2020 222,630 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 217,103 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 213,288 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 205,988 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 194,857 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 178,747 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 152,775 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 119,952 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 87,841 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 55,674 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 25,914 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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VU59 CWO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 VU59 CWO, 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 VU59 CWO registered?

VU59 CWO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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The MOT history for VU59 CWO shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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