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EA59 KPY

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

125,260 mi
Last recorded125,260 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 KPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 125,260 miles

Offside Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed check strap fractured (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2026 125,260 miles

All direction indicators not working all nearsides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed check strap fractured (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 122,486 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

drivers seatbelt slow to return

Fail 16 Jun 2025 122,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres perished

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

drivers seatbelt slow to return

Pass 25 Apr 2024 116,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 114,391 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

water in offside head light

Fail 13 Dec 2022 114,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

water in offside head light

Pass 10 Dec 2021 111,601 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear link rods (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 111,601 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear link rods (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 106,588 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

both front shock absorber covers missing

both rear anti roll bar lower bushes worn

offside centre marker light not working

slight oil leak from power steering pump

Fail 10 Dec 2020 106,588 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

both front shock absorber covers missing

both rear anti roll bar lower bushes worn

offside centre marker light not working

slight oil leak from power steering pump

Pass 16 Dec 2019 105,064 miles

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

both front shock absorber covers missing

both rear link rod bushes worn

slight oil leak from power steering pump

Fail 16 Dec 2019 105,064 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

both front shock absorber covers missing

both rear link rod bushes worn

slight oil leak from power steering pump

Pass 10 Feb 2017 101,041 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 86,204 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 70,413 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 53,204 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 41,232 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 29,955 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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EA59 KPY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,148cc 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 EA59 KPY, 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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EA59 KPY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 11 November 2009.

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