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WN59 WBE

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,350 mi
Last recorded148,350 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 148,350 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 148,350 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2023 136,000 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear exhaust hanger weak

Fail 24 Oct 2023 135,650 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust fumes entering cabin the side kick off pipe has snapped pipe needs to be kicking out off the side (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt installation causes a lap belt to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (10.1 (u))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both eye bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 127,358 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front shocker has slight play

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

Offside Front exhaust flexi weak

Offside Rear seat belt retractor weak.

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 20,863 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 10,076 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 5,378 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 2,961 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 360,540 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 WBE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 WBE, 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 WBE registered?

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

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