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WU59 KZO

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

96,032 mi
Last recorded96,032 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU59 KZO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 96,032 miles

Both front wipers smeary

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside rear outer sill holed and corroded

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 94,195 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2025 94,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 91,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Pass 13 Apr 2023 83,279 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 83,275 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight

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

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

Pass 24 May 2022 72,050 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 65,950 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 64,952 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 60,555 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 56,047 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 51,346 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 45,212 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 39,586 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 33,531 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 27,193 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 21,152 miles

centre seat belt buckle in poor condition but working fine

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 KZO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 KZO, 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 KZO registered?

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

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