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WU59 OWB

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

146,387 mi
Last recorded146,387 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU59 OWB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 146,387 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Apr 2025 144,233 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 139,383 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 136,922 miles

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

Nearside Front main beam bulb insecure

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 129,915 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 129,915 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 125,124 miles

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

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

Handbrake effort just met will need adjusting

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 115,936 miles

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

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

Handbrake effort just met

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 106,234 miles

Rear Handbrake effort just met and will need attention

Pass 1 Feb 2018 101,230 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 96,741 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 87,245 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 79,176 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 65,584 miles

front lower ball joints worn

front tyres in poor condition

Pass 17 Sep 2012 50,399 miles

diff leak

front discs worn

front pads low

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 OWB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,148cc 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 OWB, 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 OWB registered?

WU59 OWB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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