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WR59 KGN

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

174,141 mi
Last recorded174,141 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR59 KGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 174,141 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 166,214 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 152,809 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 141,454 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 132,522 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 101,856 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 101,856 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement park brake linkage (1.1.15 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 98,572 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 98,572 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Aug 2017 84,647 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 73,209 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 62,407 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 62,407 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 53,922 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 49,099 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 41,673 miles

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

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 KGN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KGN, 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 WR59 KGN registered?

WR59 KGN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 14 December 2009.

Is WR59 KGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR59 KGN shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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