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WU59 KZJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

157,528 mi
Last recorded157,528 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU59 KZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 157,528 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear door corroded

Rear rear light lens damaged both

Fail 25 Jul 2023 157,471 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side door outer (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear door corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear light lens damaged both

Pass 28 Jul 2022 152,462 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 152,461 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track/tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 145,817 miles

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

Nearside Front mirror damaged

Nearside Front side repeater loose

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 140,847 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper play in shock absorber

Pass 27 Sep 2018 131,186 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 119,521 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 107,464 miles

slight play steering

Pass 25 Sep 2015 96,139 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 87,314 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 69,739 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 51,052 miles

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

windscreen has a crack at top outside of swept area

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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WU59 KZJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 WU59 KZJ, 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 WU59 KZJ registered?

WU59 KZJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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The MOT history for WU59 KZJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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