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WU59 OUH

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

285,431 mi
Last recorded285,431 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 285,431 miles

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

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

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

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

surface corrosion on underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2025 285,399 miles

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Side

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

Genral Surface Corrosion underneath

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2025 285,399 miles

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Side

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

Genral Surface Corrosion underneath

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2024 285,311 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH

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

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

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

SURFACE CORROSION ON BODY PANNELS

Pass 23 Jun 2023 285,001 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

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

body panels have surface corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2022 283,025 miles

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

body pannels have surface corrosion

Pass 5 Dec 2020 282,616 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i)

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

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

body has slight corrosion

both sides Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 281,559 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

body has slight corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2018 279,775 miles

Body has slight corrosion

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 278,980 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 277,064 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 273,065 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both inner racks (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both D-bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both drop links (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 242,136 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 189,654 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 125,080 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 OUH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc 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 OUH, 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 OUH registered?

WU59 OUH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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