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WN59 WNS

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,087 mi
Last recorded195,087 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 195,087 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Oct 2019 195,087 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Sep 2018 176,830 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 24 Aug 2018 176,746 miles

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

Front Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Body component insecure light unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury sharp where door stop missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 16 Aug 2017 155,602 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2017 155,092 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror/indi cover (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 143,094 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 143,094 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 135,667 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 May 2014 124,594 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 116,553 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 90,645 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 WNS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WNS, 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 WNS registered?

WN59 WNS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 9 November 2009.

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