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WK59 AKO

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,547 mi
Last recorded131,547 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK59 AKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 131,547 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 131,538 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2025 118,025 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 111,218 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 109,010 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 104,238 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 90,018 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 83,038 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring slipper slightly worn (2.4.B.5)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 82,982 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring slipper slightly worn (2.4.B.5)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside inner sill rusty

Pass 25 Oct 2016 72,352 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Slight play in both front lower suspension ball joints.

Fail 24 Oct 2016 72,345 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake discs worn.

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Slight play in both front lower suspension ball joints.

Pass 23 Oct 2015 60,510 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 49,721 miles

diff pinion seal leaking

Pass 23 Aug 2013 40,488 miles

diff pinion seal leaking

Fail 23 Aug 2013 40,487 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

diff pinion seal leaking

Pass 29 Aug 2012 31,257 miles

handbrake needs adjusting

Pass 22 Aug 2011 21,052 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 11,595 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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WK59 AKO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc 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 WK59 AKO, 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 WK59 AKO registered?

WK59 AKO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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