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WV59 UMM

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

233,059 mi
Last recorded233,059 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 UMM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 233,059 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 224,081 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all valves perished (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 224,079 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses fogged up (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all valves perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 215,040 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 215,017 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 206,256 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 196,662 miles

Nearside Rear Lower loading door heavily corroded could become detatched

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 196,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower loading door heavily corroded could become detatched

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 189,997 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Screen has damage not in view to road ahead

Slight leak at rear diff

Pass 4 Nov 2019 183,129 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 174,485 miles

Centre prop rubber split

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides rear face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Slight oil leak at Diff

Fail 29 Oct 2018 174,485 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Centre prop rubber split

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides rear face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Slight oil leak at Diff

Pass 26 Oct 2017 165,561 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

Rear diff oil seal leaking

Pass 17 Oct 2016 152,761 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak rear diff' ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 152,759 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak rear diff' ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 126,992 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 126,992 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage side repeater (6.1.C.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 106,159 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 82,015 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 55,085 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 UMM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WV59 UMM, 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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WV59 UMM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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