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WN59 WFA

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

142,000 mi
Last recorded142,000 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN59 WFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 142,000 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

travel/ soft pedal service brake

Pass 7 Nov 2023 125,807 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 117,540 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 117,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 110,098 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 110,090 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 100,348 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 100,348 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 90,319 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 79,687 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 71,428 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 64,033 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 64,031 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 54,861 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 54,861 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance also lens has sharp edges (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance also lens has sharp edges (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 40,861 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 25,858 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 25,858 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 18,928 miles

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

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 18,928 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 WFA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WFA, 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 WFA registered?

WN59 WFA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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