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WR09 TSZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

132,538 mi
Last recorded132,538 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR09 TSZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 132,538 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2025 132,538 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 128,722 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

areas of general corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2023 125,283 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 125,283 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 119,689 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 115,576 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 110,764 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 107,295 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

handbrake only just met requirements

Pass 5 Sep 2018 102,060 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 99,582 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Oct 2016 98,488 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 98,488 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 95,051 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 95,051 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 84,655 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 84,655 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 50,314 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 50,314 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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 TSZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 TSZ, 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 WR09 TSZ registered?

WR09 TSZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 27 May 2009.

Is WR09 TSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR09 TSZ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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