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5 MWL

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

15,622 mi
Last recorded15,622 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 MWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 15,622 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 14,418 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 13,151 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 12,385 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 11,582 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 10,766 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 10,283 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 9,174 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 8,995 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 8,464 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 8,464 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 7,435 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 6,095 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 5,604 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 4,686 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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5 MWL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 5 MWL, 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 5 MWL registered?

5 MWL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 22 July 2009.

Is 5 MWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5 MWL shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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