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WN59 WNO

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

166,327 mi
Last recorded166,327 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 166,327 miles

Offside Front 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) ()

Pass 14 Nov 2024 162,554 miles

underside covered in rust proofing coating

Pass 14 Dec 2023 158,240 miles

NSR&OSR Suspension component mounting prescribed area is well repaired, covered in underseal during the MOT test.

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 158,176 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength adjacent to innadequate repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face significantly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 153,226 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive one area appears to be pop-riveted, corroded and covered in underseal - requires attention (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Nov 2022 153,226 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive one area appears to be pop-riveted, corroded and covered in underseal - requires attention (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Nov 2021 146,198 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small ships (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 146,192 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases The flex pipe is broken, the emission are not tested (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small ships (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 145,738 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 30 Nov 2020 145,738 miles

Nearside Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 18 Dec 2019 139,729 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 131,724 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2018 131,706 miles

Front Service brake lagging in operation brake pedal spongy (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 120,081 miles

Nearside marker missing front most

Offside markers not working middle and rear most

Fail 16 Dec 2017 120,081 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage repeater lens (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.D.3b)

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

Nearside marker missing front most

Offside markers not working middle and rear most

Pass 27 Oct 2016 104,930 miles

All standard equipment guards fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 91,868 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 88,449 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 72,701 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 72,701 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 WNO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc 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 WNO, 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 WNO registered?

WN59 WNO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 19 November 2009.

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