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WV59 SZY

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

313,277 mi
Last recorded313,277 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 SZY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 313,277 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2018 279,000 miles

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

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

ns+osf track rods have a little play

Fail 30 Apr 2018 278,876 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

ns+osf track rods have a little play

Pass 16 Nov 2016 236,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front wing is damaged but there is no sharp edges

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front wing is damaged but there is no sharp edges

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear wing is damaged but there is no sharp edges

Fail 16 Nov 2016 236,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front wing is damaged but there is no sharp edges

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Front wing is damaged but there is no sharp edges

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear wing is damaged but there is no sharp edges

Pass 2 Apr 2016 219,562 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 188,620 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 158,024 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 158,023 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Outer Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 145,100 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 98,418 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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WV59 SZY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 SZY, 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 WV59 SZY registered?

WV59 SZY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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