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WN59 CVV

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

206,451 mi
Last recorded206,451 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN59 CVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 206,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backing plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 206,359 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn mounting D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts ABS wire insecure clip missing (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backing plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 195,519 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2023 195,518 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin injectors leaking (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury side door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure back plate corroded and not retaining the park brake shoes securely (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 192,167 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 19 Apr 2022 192,165 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible and rear (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 187,377 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2020 169,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective not effecting the driver veiw (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

slight play in both front shocks

Pass 22 Mar 2019 159,309 miles

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

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

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

slight play in both fron shock,s

Pass 2 Mar 2018 142,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Mar 2018 142,725 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jan 2017 117,447 miles

slight play detected in off side front steering rack

Pass 14 Dec 2015 94,652 miles

Bonnet cable damaged

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 94,652 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Bonnet cable damaged

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 78,433 miles

Engine oil leaks

Fail 8 Jan 2014 78,433 miles

Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leaks

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 63,957 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2012 63,297 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

emissions too low for analyser to measure

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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WN59 CVV 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 61.1%.

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 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 WN59 CVV, 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 WN59 CVV registered?

WN59 CVV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 26 October 2009.

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