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WR59 VLY

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

150,620 mi
Last recorded150,620 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 150,620 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2024 144,804 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2024 144,804 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 138,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chip not affecting driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer N/S Sliding door slight corroded

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output slight condensation but not affecting its function (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chip not affecting driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 138,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chip not affecting driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer N/S Sliding door slight corroded

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output slight condensation but not affecting its function (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chip not affecting driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 124,170 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 112,898 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 112,898 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2019 94,058 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 85,006 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 74,232 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 65,607 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 56,098 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 56,098 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 45,724 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 21 Nov 2013 38,440 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 29,198 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 VLY 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 76.5%.

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 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 VLY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WR59 VLY registered?

WR59 VLY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 December 2009.

Is WR59 VLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR59 VLY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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