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WN59 ZGL

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

241,014 mi
Last recorded241,014 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 241,014 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 230,452 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

handbrake lever high

Fail 8 Jul 2019 230,452 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

handbrake lever high

Pass 30 May 2018 212,256 miles

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

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

windscreen has light scratches but not seriously affecting the drivers view of the road

Fail 17 May 2018 212,250 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

windscreen has light scratches but not seriously affecting the drivers view of the road

Pass 12 May 2017 199,811 miles

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)

Fail 10 May 2017 199,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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 3 Mar 2016 184,303 miles

advise low emission

Pass 24 Nov 2014 167,664 miles

advise no print out low emssion vechilce

Pass 21 Nov 2013 154,691 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Fail 11 Nov 2013 154,690 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 128,358 miles

Play in both steering rack arms

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

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

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