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WN59 WMZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

255,076 mi
Last recorded255,076 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN59 WMZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2022 255,076 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 249,163 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

general age related corrosion to vehicle body

Fail 3 Aug 2021 249,143 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

general age related corrosion to vehicle body

Pass 22 Sep 2020 241,546 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 241,544 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 238,325 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 231,460 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s - o/s and across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 231,457 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s - o/s and across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 212,911 miles

Body has slight corrosion AND OUTER SILLS (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded CENTRE TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 212,842 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Body has slight corrosion AND OUTER SILLS (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded CENTRE TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 196,419 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 174,446 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 174,446 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 156,807 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 135,674 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 122,124 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge.

Play/Movement in O/S steering rack arm and track rod end.

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 WMZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WMZ, 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 WMZ registered?

WN59 WMZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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