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WR59 RWE

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,708 mi
Last recorded103,708 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR59 RWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 103,708 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 99,165 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 99,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2022 93,641 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 88,200 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 88,200 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 84,325 miles

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

Nearside Front anti roll bar link has slight play.

Fail 28 Oct 2020 84,325 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working stop light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front anti roll bar link has slight play.

Pass 14 Oct 2019 79,526 miles

front number plate crack

Fail 7 Oct 2019 79,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front number plate crack

Pass 30 Jan 2018 72,469 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 65,837 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 60,614 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2016 60,614 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 53,609 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 48,237 miles

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 40,157 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 RWE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RWE, 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 RWE registered?

WR59 RWE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 10 November 2009.

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