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WR59 RVX

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,573 mi
Last recorded149,573 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR59 RVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 149,573 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2026 149,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working mark light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2025 145,850 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 145,850 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 133,745 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 133,745 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working marker lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working marker lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 133,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all side marker lamps not working

radiator cowling damaged

Fail 8 Aug 2023 133,515 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeater lens damaged - exposing sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested dipped beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all side marker lamps not working

radiator cowling damaged

Pass 16 Jun 2022 111,991 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 111,991 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner track control arm has wear

Pass 21 Sep 2021 105,838 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 93,993 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 91,599 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 88,716 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 84,134 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water on inside of head lamp (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage strut has play in (2.7.4)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage strut has play in (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 78,767 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 73,998 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 69,026 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 57,836 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 52,264 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 RVX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RVX, 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 RVX registered?

WR59 RVX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 18 November 2009.

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