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EA59 KSY

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

162,591 mi
Last recorded162,591 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 162,591 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner plus outer sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 161,168 miles

both sides inner and outer sills corroded several places

steering wheel worn

Fail 30 Sep 2024 160,886 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door pillar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

inner plus outer corroded in several places

steering wheel worn

Pass 12 Sep 2023 158,941 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive plus rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside door pillar corroded

steering wheel worn

Fail 6 Sep 2023 158,920 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front tyres starting to step on inner tread

offside front door pillar corroded not holed

Pass 21 Sep 2022 156,067 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 153,230 miles

Nearside Front NSF SHOCK ABSORBER HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front OSF SHOCK ABSORBER HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play SLIGHT PLAY IN OSF INNER TIE ARM (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 153,230 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working OSF SIDELIGHT INOP (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front NSF SHOCK ABSORBER HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front OSF SHOCK ABSORBER HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play SLIGHT PLAY IN OSF INNER TIE ARM (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 147,983 miles

nearside front lower ball joint has slight play

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 5 Jun 2019 143,789 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 138,127 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 119,293 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Drivers door shut (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Slight play in shock absorber shaft

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Slight play in shock absorber shaft

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight leak power steering pump

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 104,049 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 92,398 miles

drivers door damaged

nearside mirror casing damaged

offside front wing damaged

Pass 9 Aug 2014 79,763 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 61,272 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 50,735 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly worn & corroding slightly

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 KSY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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