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WN59 VZZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

143,649 mi
Last recorded143,649 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 143,649 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 136,479 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 136,475 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 126,111 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 16 Oct 2023 126,111 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 17 Oct 2022 113,677 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 113,677 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 90,497 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 90,497 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 11 Sep 2020 79,139 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 79,139 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 78,892 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 68,921 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 21% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front brake discs heavily corroded on inner faces

o/s/f & n/s/f seat belt mechanisms slow on re-traction but still working as intended

Fail 12 Sep 2018 68,921 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe excessively corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 21% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front brake discs heavily corroded on inner faces

o/s/f & n/s/f seat belt mechanisms slow on re-traction but still working as intended

oil level close to minimum

Pass 4 Sep 2017 52,753 miles

Exhaust tailpipe clamp corroded but system secure

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 39,129 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 29,945 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 22,100 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 22,100 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 8,908 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 4,964 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 2,782 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 VZZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VZZ, 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 VZZ registered?

WN59 VZZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 16 October 2009.

Is WN59 VZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN59 VZZ shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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