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WR09 EXS

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

227,736 mi
Last recorded227,736 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR09 EXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 227,736 miles

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 222,862 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 212,590 miles

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

Offside Rear inner arch corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2022 202,768 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 202,650 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 190,277 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

During the emission test slightly blue smoking

N/S/R light slightly damaged

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2021 190,275 miles

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

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator brake warning light on (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged cuts (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear lens damage

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 164,816 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2019 164,816 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 153,216 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Antiroll bar bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Has a chip outside of Zone A less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 145,523 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Inner Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Steering system slightly rough rack/powersteering (2.2.D.1)

marker lights not in good working order

presenter adviced

Fail 19 Sep 2017 145,340 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper and panels damaged (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Inner Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Steering system slightly rough rack/powersteering (2.2.D.1)

marker lights not in good working order

presenter adviced

Pass 30 Nov 2016 135,686 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 123,964 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 123,964 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 111,387 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 111,378 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 163,956 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 103,952 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2012 95,801 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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WR09 EXS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc 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 WR09 EXS, 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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WR09 EXS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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