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WN59 ZYJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,003 mi
Last recorded96,003 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN59 ZYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 96,003 miles

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

Handbrake just met limit. Adjustment required

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged 1st row of passenger seats (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 96,003 miles

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

Handbrake just met limit. Adjustment required

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged 1st row of passenger seats (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 91,793 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged 2nd row of seats (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 91,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged 2nd row of seats (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 88,401 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Smell of fume, no leaks found.

Fail 22 Feb 2024 88,401 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

Smell of fume, no leaks found.

Pass 15 Feb 2023 82,501 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 47,869 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 72,146 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 70,638 miles

front balance just met requirements

Pass 18 Feb 2019 64,890 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 37,473 miles

rear pinion seal weeping

some rear seat belts twisted

Fail 6 Feb 2018 37,473 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear pinion seal weeping

some rear seat belts twisted

Pass 26 Jan 2017 33,878 miles

slight rust on front discs

Pass 23 Feb 2016 30,146 miles

n/s headlight condition

o/s/f caliper dust cover missing

o/s/r tyre wearing

wipers condition

Pass 2 May 2013 12,571 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 7,506 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 3,353 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 ZYJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZYJ, 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 ZYJ registered?

WN59 ZYJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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The MOT history for WN59 ZYJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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