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WP09 AKY

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

211,674 mi
Last recorded211,674 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP09 AKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 211,674 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2026 211,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 188,907 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 180,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 180,135 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 156,729 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 156,729 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/75 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 143,690 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside All outline marker lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 143,690 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn O BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn O BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury TAIL LIGHT (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside All outline marker lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 129,987 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 129,985 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 124,901 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

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 AKY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AKY, 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 WP09 AKY registered?

WP09 AKY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 15 July 2009.

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