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WV59 UNN

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

222,407 mi
Last recorded222,407 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 222,407 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underbody has slight corrosion front to rear

Fail 11 Aug 2026 222,407 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

underbody has slight corrosion front to rear

Pass 30 Jan 2025 214,488 miles

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 186,488 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 163,357 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 155,458 miles

Nearside Front mirror casing damaged

spare tyre defective

Fail 28 Oct 2016 154,833 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front mirror casing damaged

spare tyre defective

Pass 28 Oct 2015 132,591 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 132,591 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 75,461 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 69,184 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 52,766 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 52,766 miles

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

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 UNN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UNN, 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 UNN registered?

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

Is WV59 UNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV59 UNN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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