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VU59 MGO

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,673 mi
Last recorded94,673 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU59 MGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 94,673 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2026 94,667 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front - Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 90,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 89,136 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 89,136 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working BOTH!! (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 86,971 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 86,971 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

nsr tyre close to limit....both front disc,s pitted and scored,,, brake pipes rusty and pitted but no to point of fail

Pass 24 Sep 2021 85,290 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective at rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

front brake discs worn and offside corroding

side door corroded at bottom

Fail 22 Sep 2021 85,290 miles

Brake cable damaged main cable snapped (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective at rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

front brake discs worn and offside corroding

offside rear reflector damaged

side door corroded at bottom

Pass 28 Sep 2020 80,625 miles

bottom of sliding door damaged

rear exhaust mounting detaching

Pass 23 Sep 2019 78,043 miles

body corrosion bottom of side door

Fail 23 Sep 2019 78,042 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

body corrosion bottom of side door

Pass 18 Sep 2018 75,318 miles

rear exhaust mounting detaching

Fail 18 Sep 2018 75,317 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting detaching

Pass 26 Sep 2017 72,036 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 68,462 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 61,950 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 55,632 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 42,518 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 26,595 miles

dpf fitted smoke meter wont pick up

very slight play in os rack arm

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 MGO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VU59 MGO, 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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VU59 MGO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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