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EA59 KSX

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

218,472 mi
Last recorded218,472 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2022 218,472 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2022 218,472 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working Both. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 187,223 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2021 187,206 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both. (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 165,229 miles

Nearside Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 165,223 miles

Nearside Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Prop shaft bearing housing likely to fail (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 153,400 miles

Nearside Front Slight play in shock

Pass 12 Jul 2017 142,462 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside front suspension strut cover missing

parking brake efficiency only just passed

Fail 12 Jul 2017 142,462 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside front suspension strut cover missing

parking brake efficiency only just passed

Pass 15 Jul 2016 130,986 miles

Offside Front anti roll bar drop link has a small play

Pass 2 Sep 2015 116,189 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing rubber gaiter detatched (2.7.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) repaired, but not inappropriately hose clamps not secured to frame on pipes to rack (2.3.7)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 102,709 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 83,969 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 62,616 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 KSX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KSX, 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 KSX registered?

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

Is EA59 KSX safe to buy?

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