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WU59 OTP

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

201,861 mi
Last recorded201,861 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 201,861 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area, several small areas of corrosion, none currently excessive (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general body corrosion, none currently excessive

Pass 17 Dec 2022 200,078 miles

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill two corrosion holes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, and cuts not deep enough to reach wire (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 200,075 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated rubber mounting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill two corrosion holes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, and cuts not deep enough to reach wire (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 197,218 miles

General body condition corroded

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod ()

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 192,083 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 190,441 miles

Body corrosion present around vehicle

Fail 22 Nov 2019 190,440 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both roll bar bush inserts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Body corrosion present around vehicle

Pass 20 Sep 2018 188,164 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod inner joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear orange side marker not working and lens missing

Pass 20 Sep 2017 174,788 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front shocker has slight play in shaft seal

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake slightly binding

Offside front shocker has slight play in shaft seal.

Pass 23 Sep 2016 158,372 miles

Front shock absorber bearings have play

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside rear anti-roll bar link lower bush worn

Steering rack bearings worn

Fail 23 Sep 2016 158,372 miles

Front shock absorber bearings have play

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear anti-roll bar link lower bush worn

Steering rack bearings worn

Pass 25 Sep 2015 141,244 miles

Parking brake application noisy

Spare tyre defective

Steering rack noisy in operation

Fail 25 Sep 2015 141,244 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt missing (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Parking brake application noisy

Steering rack noisy in operation

Pass 24 Sep 2014 116,877 miles

Front brake discs worn and rear brake discs slightly worn

Front lower suspension arm ball joints have slight play

Nearside front tyre worn to inner edge and has several cuts to tread area but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Offside front tyre devoid of tread to inner edge

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Wheel nut covers fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2014 116,877 miles

Front brake discs worn and rear brake discs slightly worn

Front lower suspension arm ball joints have slight play

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front tyre worn to inner edge and has several cuts to tread area but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front tyre devoid of tread to inner edge

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Wheel nut covers fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2013 95,425 miles

Wheel nut covers fitted

Front brake discs worn

Front tyres worn close to legal limit (inner edge)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 95,425 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake discs worn

Front tyres worn close to legal limit (inner edge)

Wheel nut covers fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2012 74,674 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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 OTP 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 66.7%.

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

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