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WN59 WBJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,286 mi
Last recorded158,286 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 158,286 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear step heavily corroded

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Various if not nearly all (7.1.2 (b))

Undercarriage in places corroded

Various suspension components corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2024 158,275 miles

Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended front row in the back buckle will not release (7.1.2 (c))

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear step heavily corroded

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Various if not nearly all (7.1.2 (b))

Undercarriage in places corroded

Various suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2023 148,952 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undercarriage/pipes and components guttered

Various suspension components corroded

Various warning messages on dash

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Various stone-chips and boot marks ? (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 136,634 miles

Nearside passenger step deteriorated

Seat belt slightly damaged Various slightly frayed in rear (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Undercarriage and components guttered

Various seatbelts retracting mechanism's deteriorated but still work when buckled in

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 10 Nov 2022 136,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside passenger step deteriorated

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Seat belt slightly damaged Various slightly frayed in rear (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Undercarriage and components guttered

Various seatbelts retracting mechanism's deteriorated but still work when buckled in

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Nov 2021 117,244 miles

Rear brakes have a slight bind

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Nov 2020 115,761 miles

foremost exhaust hanger deteriorated

Fail 27 Nov 2020 115,750 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

foremost exhaust hanger deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2019 102,508 miles

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

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

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped Across the screen (3.2 (b) (i))

various brake pipes under the bonnet corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2019 102,508 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped Across the screen (3.2 (b) (i))

various brake pipes under the bonnet corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2018 93,795 miles

Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too rear at battery box (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too rear at battery box (1.1.11 (c))

Front brakes have a slight bind

Front handbrake cable rusty

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 82,815 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 66,913 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 66,901 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 50,802 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 36,012 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 36,000 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 29,146 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 15,808 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 15,808 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Speed limiter plate missing (6.5.A.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 8,738 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 WBJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WBJ, 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 WBJ registered?

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

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