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WN59 VZX

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,047 mi
Last recorded64,047 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN59 VZX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 64,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 64,047 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Hole in tail pipe (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 60,191 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 56,684 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 56,670 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 52,724 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 49,271 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 47,398 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 46,564 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 46,564 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 42,500 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 38,828 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 33,311 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 23,959 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 232,122 miles

front brake imbalnce 24%

Fail 9 Dec 2014 23,212 miles

Emergency exit window •break glass' hammer missing (6.2.D.2)

front brake imbalnce 24%

Pass 11 Dec 2013 16,491 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 8,410 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 6,061 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 3,265 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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WN59 VZX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WN59 VZX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WN59 VZX registered?

WN59 VZX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 27 October 2009.

Is WN59 VZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN59 VZX shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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