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WN59 WFB

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

125,467 mi
Last recorded125,467 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 125,467 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2026 125,465 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both o/s n/s front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2025 121,033 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 121,028 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 108,620 miles

N/S parking brake lower than normal

Pass 8 Dec 2022 100,186 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 91,358 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 91,355 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2020 81,892 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 72,933 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both o/s n/s fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 64,941 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 56,522 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 48,237 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 37,786 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 28,680 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 21,642 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 17,254 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 WFB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 WFB, 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 WFB registered?

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

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The MOT history for WN59 WFB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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