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WV59 UNM

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

157,741 mi
Last recorded157,741 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 157,741 miles

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 13 Jan 2025 151,118 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear both leaf springs corroded

Rear wheel arches corroded

outer body surface corrosion

Pass 10 Jan 2024 144,117 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

outer body has surface corrosion

Pass 6 Jan 2023 137,350 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel Arch Surface Corrosion

Pass 20 Dec 2021 132,450 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 132,450 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 125,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective but not showing wrong colour (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 125,255 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective but not showing wrong colour (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 117,474 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 112,425 miles

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 112,425 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 103,331 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 94,352 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 86,131 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 86,131 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 80,416 miles

damage to windscreen in zone b but not in drivers view of the road

Fail 4 Sep 2014 80,416 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

damage to windscreen in zone b but not in drivers view of the road

Pass 3 Oct 2013 64,810 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 45,470 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 UNM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UNM, 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 UNM registered?

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

Is WV59 UNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV59 UNM shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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