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WN59 EVG

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

180,719 mi
Last recorded180,719 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN59 EVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 180,719 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lens slightly damage

various surface corrosion on the body structure

Fail 5 Dec 2019 180,719 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lens slightly damage

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

various surface corrosion on the body structure

Pass 11 Oct 2018 170,743 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel have slight play

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear Heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 170,743 miles

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

Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected Reverse light (4.6.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel have slight play

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear Heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 157,581 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 157,581 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 143,476 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 143,472 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Side repeater not working mirror repeater (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 123,781 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 123,781 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 108,609 miles

BRAKE WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED ON DASH

Fail 10 Oct 2014 108,609 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

BRAKE WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED ON DASH

Pass 18 Oct 2013 94,644 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 81,970 miles

front brake discs unevenly worn

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 EVG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EVG, 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 EVG registered?

WN59 EVG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 23 October 2009.

Is WN59 EVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN59 EVG shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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