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WV59 UMT

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

192,119 mi
Last recorded192,119 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 192,119 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside headlamp has poor beam pattern

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear brake back plates in poor condition

Pass 26 Jul 2022 190,007 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe has slight leak

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 186,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 181,856 miles

Offside Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement eye bushes x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 177,890 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 177,890 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 172,985 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 172,983 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 168,632 miles

centre exhaust shield insecure

slight wear in rear anti roll bar d bushes

Fail 17 Nov 2016 168,628 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded centre to rear flex (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded centre to o/s rear flex (3.6.B.2c)

centre exhaust shield insecure

slight wear in rear anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 12 Nov 2015 155,570 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 155,570 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rubber bush worn (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 136,720 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2014 136,717 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 113,144 miles

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

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

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 15 Nov 2012 93,289 miles

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

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

nearside frar tyre soft

wippers dragging across screen

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 UMT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UMT, 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 UMT registered?

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

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