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WV59 UMO

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

286,417 mi
Last recorded286,417 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 286,417 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 286,103 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 279,310 miles

Body Corroded All over

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 279,310 miles

Body Corroded All over

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 278,786 miles

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 278,786 miles

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 266,325 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 260,317 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2022 260,317 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 254,351 miles

Exhaust mounting bush got play

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

Fail 24 May 2021 253,801 miles

Central Upper Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2020 246,993 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

o/s/r and o/s/f wheel grabbing

Fail 13 Jun 2020 246,993 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

o/s/r and o/s/f wheel grabbing

Pass 30 Mar 2019 232,501 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2019 232,501 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 234,311 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 234,310 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 226,542 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 226,541 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 217,361 miles

Offside Front rack end has slight play

Pass 28 Jul 2014 207,949 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2014 207,938 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 204,472 miles

Oil leak

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

engine light on

Fail 25 Sep 2013 204,471 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

engine light on

Pass 2 Oct 2012 184,821 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 UMO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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

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