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WR59 VMH

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

502,097 mi
Last recorded502,097 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 502,097 miles

BODY CORRODED NOT EXCESSIVE

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

REAR DOOR CORRODED

Fail 24 Mar 2023 502,033 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Sliding door (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

Offside Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Central (4.2.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

BODY CORRODED NOT EXCESSIVE

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

REAR DOOR CORRODED

Pass 26 Mar 2022 486,259 miles

Offside Front inner tie rod has play

general body rust all around vehicle

Fail 23 Mar 2022 486,222 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front inner tie rod has play

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

general body rust all around vehicle

Pass 1 Mar 2021 434,861 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 388,521 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

various body damage

Pass 16 Jan 2019 341,709 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 318,997 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 318,992 miles

Nearside Outer Front position lamp(s) not working marker (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Outer Front position lamp(s) not working marker (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 306,084 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Jan 2017 306,074 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Dec 2015 293,424 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens broken (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 293,421 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens broken (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 254,925 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 254,925 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 206,619 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 206,619 miles

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 153,442 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VMH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VMH, 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 VMH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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