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WN59 WNJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

234,816 mi
Last recorded234,816 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN59 WNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 234,816 miles

under van corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2025 222,031 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 221,956 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

General body damage around vehicle

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged close proximetry glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack end (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing cover corroded away (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 217,925 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

GENERAL BODY DAMAGE,LAMPS & REFLECTORS DAMAGED / TAPED.

O/S/R,O/S/F,N/S/F,SHOCK GUARDS & BUMP STOPS DETEORATED

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

PLEASE REDUCE VEHICLE WEIGHT !

Fail 20 Jun 2024 217,925 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

GENERAL BODY DAMAGE,LAMPS & REFLECTORS DAMAGED / TAPED.

Nearside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

O/S/R,O/S/F,N/S/F,SHOCK GUARDS & BUMP STOPS DETEORATED

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

PLEASE REDUCE VEHICLE WEIGHT !

Pass 21 Jun 2023 204,818 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s/r shock guard insicure

oil leaks

Fail 13 Jun 2023 204,818 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault & traction control (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working central (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s & o/s marked (1.1.11 (c))

Side repeater incorrect colour n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective deteorated (3.4 (b) (i))

o/s/r shock guard insicure

oil leaks

Pass 9 Jun 2022 202,896 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 202,878 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Direction indicator incorrect colour ALL (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 197,331 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 186,331 miles

Front steering slight stiff

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 172,052 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 159,875 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 159,875 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 145,711 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front end marker lamp inop

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing in very poor condition (2.7.2a)

lean burn emissions system

oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2016 145,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front end marker lamp inop

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing in very poor condition (2.7.2a)

lean burn emissions system

oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2015 129,394 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

lean burn emissions system

n/s/f end marker lamp insecure

n/s/f tyre perished on outer sidewall

n/s/r end marker lamp inop

n/s/r tyre has a nail within the tread pattern and is in poor condition

o/s/f headlamp loose but secure within its housing

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and in poor condition

Fail 14 Apr 2015 129,394 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

lean burn emissions system

n/s/f end marker lamp insecure

n/s/f tyre perished on outer sidewall

n/s/r end marker lamp inop

n/s/r tyre has a nail within the tread pattern and is in poor condition

o/s/f headlamp loose but secure within its housing

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and in poor condition

Pass 16 May 2013 113,873 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front suspension strut gaiter deteriorated

rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 15 May 2013 113,873 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front suspension strut gaiter deteriorated

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 2 Nov 2012 107,646 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 WNJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WNJ, 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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WN59 WNJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 5 November 2009.

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