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WU59 OTM

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

430,208 mi
Last recorded430,208 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU59 OTM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 430,208 miles

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

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play prop bearing braking up (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear axle weeping oil

Nearside side sliding door wont open and very corroded

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear box exhaust mounting perishing (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust front flexi braking up

Fail 5 Dec 2025 430,200 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (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 all brake pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play prop bearing braking up (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear axle weeping oil

Nearside side sliding door wont open and very corroded

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear box exhaust mounting perishing (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust front flexi braking up

Pass 26 Nov 2024 385,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Nov 2023 338,275 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on limit-recommend replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on limit recommend replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 338,267 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on limit-recommend replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on limit recommend replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 292,556 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside lower than nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 242,245 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine attention recommended (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 241,785 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure rear rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine,recommend attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 180,065 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front slight play in shock absorber

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough and knocks (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 180,065 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front slight play in shock absorber

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough and knocks (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 144,495 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 144,488 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 142,996 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 138,460 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 133,773 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 128,169 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 121,036 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 114,760 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 104,574 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 104,574 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 OTM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OTM, 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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WU59 OTM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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