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WU59 LHO

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

209,902 mi
Last recorded209,902 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 209,902 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2026 209,901 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 207,580 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 203,319 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 200,297 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 194,839 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 194,838 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 29 Sep 2021 188,706 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 181,523 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 166,601 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 157,420 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 148,384 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 132,728 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 121,480 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 103,697 miles

Diesel test pass trigger point not met

Pass 9 Sep 2013 81,080 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 60,485 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 60,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

crack in windscreen below dashboard

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 LHO 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 83.3%.

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 LHO, 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 WU59 LHO registered?

WU59 LHO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 3 November 2009.

Is WU59 LHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU59 LHO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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