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WU59 LMJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

127,110 mi
Last recorded127,110 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU59 LMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 127,110 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 124,926 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 123,199 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 119,666 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 19 Oct 2021 116,088 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

Pass 12 Oct 2020 107,239 miles

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

carried out vehicle inspection under wet conditions.

Pass 23 Oct 2019 96,515 miles

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

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

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Fail 16 Oct 2019 96,260 miles

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

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

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

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

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 11 Oct 2018 87,474 miles

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2017 74,543 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 74,543 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 67,722 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 60,777 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 60,777 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 47,187 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 35,189 miles

emission to clean

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 LMJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LMJ, 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 LMJ registered?

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

Is WU59 LMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU59 LMJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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