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WP09 AJX

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

151,959 mi
Last recorded151,959 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP09 AJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 151,959 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 151,957 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 130,183 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Nov 2024 130,183 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle During Balance test (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbed to 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 109,104 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 109,094 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Nov 2022 101,042 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 98,190 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 98,188 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 95,763 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 89,867 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 79,450 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2017 79,450 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded steel pipe to flexy pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 70,330 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' windscreen cracked on n/s (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 May 2016 70,330 miles

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

Side repeater insecure both mirror indicators have damaged lens which is a danger to the public (1.4.A.2b)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected flap missing (1.9.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades damaged (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' windscreen cracked on n/s (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 61,500 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 51,934 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 51,934 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Pass 21 May 2013 41,636 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 33,222 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 AJX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WP09 AJX, 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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WP09 AJX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 25 June 2009.

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