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WR59 EAW

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

386,475 mi
Last recorded386,475 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR59 EAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 386,475 miles

slight blow of exhaust gases from manifold

Fail 1 Nov 2017 386,475 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

slight blow of exhaust gases from manifold

Pass 24 Nov 2016 357,700 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 357,700 miles

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both side (2.7.3)

Shock absorber insecure cover hanging off (2.7.2b)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both side rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear step loose

Pass 19 Nov 2015 310,013 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre nail in it

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

Offside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

engine managment lamp on

oil leck

Fail 16 Nov 2015 309,600 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported part missing (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex sectin missing (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre nail in it

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

engine managment lamp on

oil leck

Pass 25 Nov 2014 264,056 miles

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Nov 2014 264,037 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 211,825 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 162,304 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front bumper slit damage

Fail 19 Nov 2012 162,304 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front bumper slit damage

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 EAW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 EAW, 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 EAW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 25 November 2009.

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