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WU59 KZS

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

319,261 mi
Last recorded319,261 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 319,261 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 300,121 miles

Offside Front Inner inner sills has duck tape on it can not be viwed..can not be viwed. and offsides front sill to wing has sill has duck tape on it . two rear under wheel arch has duck tape on it can not be viwed

front inner pads low and rear inner pads low

Pass 3 Jul 2023 278,961 miles

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

Offside Front Inner inner sills has duck tape on it can not be viwed..can not be viwed. and offsides front sill to wing has sill has duck tape on it . two rear under wheel arch has duck tape on it can not be viwed

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 273,423 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

covers on sills inner and outer sills both sides can not be viwed, rear disc pitted

two rear sills inner and outer has duck tape on it can not be viwed

Pass 13 Jul 2021 264,790 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 219,156 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

rear disc pitted

Pass 5 Jul 2019 195,231 miles

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

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

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

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

covers on sills innner and outer sills both sides can not be viwed.

Pass 28 Jun 2018 188,291 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged frayed req attention heatgun (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Jun 2018 188,291 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick strip check pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes req clean grease re pressure checking all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged frayed req attention heatgun (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jun 2017 171,315 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 148,384 miles

Offside handbrake only just met minimum mot requirements

Pass 29 Jul 2015 127,734 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 107,251 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 92,172 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 63,952 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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WU59 KZS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 KZS, 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 KZS registered?

WU59 KZS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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The MOT history for WU59 KZS shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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