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WV59 UOK

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Grey Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

241,221 mi
Last recorded241,221 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 UOK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 241,221 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2026 241,216 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 240,504 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jul 2024 240,021 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jul 2023 238,262 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Jun 2023 238,225 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jun 2022 235,513 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 235,505 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 May 2020 234,800 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 234,800 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc missing (1.1.14 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2019 233,458 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 227,697 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2017 220,160 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 205,842 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 195,033 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Oct 2014 195,032 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Sep 2013 149,971 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 146,862 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 69,199 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 UOK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Grey with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UOK, 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 UOK registered?

WV59 UOK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 12 October 2009.

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