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EA59 KRZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

404,775 mi
Last recorded404,775 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 KRZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 404,775 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At joint near DPF (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front A post cracked around hinges and check-strap

Offside Front Sill outer panel appears to be detached all along the lower edge. Not considered to be structural or in prescribed areas

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Rear Intermediate propshaft support - rubber bush splitting

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 404,628 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At joint near DPF (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front A post cracked around hinges and check-strap

Offside Front Sill outer panel appears to be detached all along the lower edge. Not considered to be structural or in prescribed areas

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Rear Intermediate propshaft support - rubber bush splitting

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 363,983 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 363,932 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle door locks it self after unlocking with key or opening from inside (6.2.3 (a))

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

Power steering component leaking power steering fluid leak appears to be leaking from bottle seal (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition Crack in zone A larger than 10mm in drivers view of road (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 312,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 312,528 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 267,017 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 225,994 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive From transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 195,955 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 195,953 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working side light n/w (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake hose excessively chafed flex rubbing on inner wing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track rod has play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front inner wing adrift

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt metal plate rubbing on rubber (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 182,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2018 166,468 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 152,163 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 136,276 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 136,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 117,985 miles

LIFT IN BOTH FRONT LOWER SWIVEL BALL JOINTS

O/S/F MARKER LAMP DIM

PLAY IN BOTH REAR ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES

Fail 17 Aug 2015 117,985 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

LIFT IN BOTH FRONT LOWER SWIVEL BALL JOINTS

O/S/F MARKER LAMP DIM

PLAY IN BOTH REAR ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES

Pass 11 Sep 2014 103,256 miles

FREE PLAY IN O/S TRACK ROD, STEERING RACK END

Fail 10 Sep 2014 103,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

POSSIBLE PUNCTURE N/S/F

FREE PLAY IN O/S TRACK ROD, STEERING RACK END

Pass 25 Sep 2013 80,648 miles

front numberplate cracked,slight knocking from steering rack,wipers poor ,

Pass 23 Oct 2012 60,928 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 60,928 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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 KRZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KRZ, 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 EA59 KRZ registered?

EA59 KRZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 11 November 2009.

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