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WP09 AFX

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

248,744 mi
Last recorded248,744 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP09 AFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 248,744 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 248,744 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 231,686 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 215,413 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 213,945 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 205,372 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 198,613 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 186,786 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 186,779 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 167,678 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 147,019 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 147,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 130,864 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 101,177 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 88,108 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 88,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 71,447 miles

diff pinnion damp

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 1 Jul 2013 71,445 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

diff pinnion damp

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 31 May 2012 54,612 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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WP09 AFX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 WP09 AFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WP09 AFX registered?

WP09 AFX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 26 June 2009.

Is WP09 AFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP09 AFX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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