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WN59 ZYY

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

55,826 mi
Last recorded55,826 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN59 ZYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 55,826 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear Discs Corroded & Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine Management Light Flickers On & Off : Investigation - Required

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH ! Door Mirror Side Repeater Lenses Missing (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Lamp Unit Cracked & Holed (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 55,759 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front slight play in both suspension mounts

Nearside Front repeater casing missing

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

Nearside sliding door doesnt open

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

n/s rear light lens broken

o/s mirror side repeater lens broken

Fail 26 Feb 2025 55,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeater lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and low 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front slight play in both suspension mounts

Nearside Front repeater casing missing

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

Nearside sliding door doesnt open

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 55,531 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 55,516 miles

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

Nearside Front side marker light not working

Offside Rear most side marker light not working

differental pinion oil seal nleaking

Pass 23 Dec 2022 54,539 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 46,860 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 46,028 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from diff pinion oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 46,026 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeater lamp lens broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeater lamp lens broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from diff pinion oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 44,336 miles

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

bad oil leak from diff pinion oil seal [axle]

Fail 13 Dec 2019 44,335 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

bad oil leak from diff pinion oil seal [axle]

Pass 11 Dec 2018 43,363 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2018 43,363 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel no reserve travel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 40,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 38,439 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 34,602 miles

Nearside Front side marker light bulb out

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 34,602 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front side marker light bulb out

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 29,247 miles

Centre Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

nearside front tyre worn to approx 3mm

Pass 4 Dec 2013 23,694 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Oct 2012 18,974 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 ZYY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZYY, 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 ZYY registered?

WN59 ZYY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 26 October 2009.

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