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WX59 BUV

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,754 mi
Last recorded43,754 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX59 BUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 16 Jul 2025 43,754 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 38,848 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 18,653 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 18,491 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 14,679 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 14,100 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 13,458 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 10,837 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 7,950 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 6,143 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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WX59 BUV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WX59 BUV, 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 WX59 BUV registered?

WX59 BUV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is WX59 BUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX59 BUV shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WX59 BUV have outstanding finance?

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