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W1 PEX

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,462 mi
Last recorded70,462 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW1 PEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 70,462 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2025 67,757 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 65,435 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f brake disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2023 62,045 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive REAR AXLE DIFF SEAL DAMP (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2023 62,041 miles

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated PROP SHAFT 2ND CENTER BEARING RUBBER DETERIORATED (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened SHOCK ABSORBER TOP MOUNT BEARING TIGHT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive REAR AXLE DIFF SEAL DAMP (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 57,791 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 57,791 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

Pass 25 May 2021 53,024 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 48,910 miles

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

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

Noise in steering column

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

Pass 7 May 2019 40,589 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 May 2019 40,543 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 May 2018 35,408 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 May 2017 30,901 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 30,900 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 24 May 2016 27,152 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 21,224 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 9 May 2014 13,952 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 13,952 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 May 2013 11,914 miles

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 18 May 2012 10,358 miles

o/s front inner brake disc face corroded and scored

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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W1 PEX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W1 PEX, 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 W1 PEX registered?

W1 PEX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 3 June 2009.

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