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WV59 SZR

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

159,980 mi
Last recorded159,980 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 SZR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 159,980 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 154,684 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Exhaust System Slightly Deteriorated

N/S/R Has Slight Body Work Damage

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front O/S/F has slight body work damage

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 154,683 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both Sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both Sides (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Both Sides Inner - 235/65/16C (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Covers + Shields Fitted

Exhaust System Slightly Deteriorated

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

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

N/S/R Has Slight Body Work Damage

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre Marked with Yellow Chalk ()

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65/16C (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner Tie Rod Slight Play ()

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 139,615 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 118,354 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 107,252 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 94,090 miles

Offside Rear Tyre wearing close to limit

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 80,466 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 69,402 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 69,401 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 57,783 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 57,783 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 43,863 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 43,863 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 30,406 miles

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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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WV59 SZR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WV59 SZR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV59 SZR registered?

WV59 SZR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 18 September 2009.

Is WV59 SZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV59 SZR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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