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WV59 ZHY

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2016
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

327,258 mi
Last recorded327,258 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 ZHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 327,258 miles

Centre nearside side marker lamp not working

Centre stop lamp broken and not illuminating

some play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 26 Oct 2015 327,258 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage headlamp panel (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working lamp broken and taped up (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage side marker lamp broken (6.1.C.1)

Centre nearside side marker lamp not working

Centre stop lamp broken and not illuminating

some play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 31 Oct 2014 277,976 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

damage to windscreen outside swept area

Fail 30 Oct 2014 277,976 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake wear warning lamp illuminated

damage to windscreen outside swept area

nearside front side marker lamp not working

Pass 28 Oct 2013 222,653 miles

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

brake wear warning light illuminated

emissions too low to register results

Fail 26 Oct 2013 222,376 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

brake wear warning light illuminated

emissions too low to register results

Fail 1 Oct 2012 160,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 160,221 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 ZHY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ZHY, 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 ZHY registered?

WV59 ZHY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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