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WR59 EAJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

261,965 mi
Last recorded261,965 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR59 EAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 261,965 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

front flexi exhaust slightly deteriorated

nearside sliding door and drivers door slightly corroded/holed

small chip in windscreen

Pass 17 Nov 2020 253,249 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 244,853 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

few chips in windscreen outside of zone a

Fail 19 Nov 2019 244,853 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

few chips in windscreen outside of zone a

Pass 2 Nov 2018 228,265 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Brake pipe slightly damaged Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 228,265 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt missing Spring retaining bolt missing (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Brake pipe slightly damaged Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 206,323 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 206,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside side-marker inoperative

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 180,402 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play tie rod - rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 157,668 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 157,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 135,427 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 135,427 miles

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

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 109,355 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s side repeater lens missing

rear n/s side marker light out

Fail 12 Nov 2013 109,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s side repeater lens missing

rear n/s side marker light out

Pass 22 Oct 2012 83,689 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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WR59 EAJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WR59 EAJ, 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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WR59 EAJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 16 November 2009.

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