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EA59 KTL

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

260,313 mi
Last recorded260,313 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 260,313 miles

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

Nearside rear body damaged and side door corroded

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 257,430 miles

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

Nearside body damage and side door corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 247,111 miles

Nearside Body corroded and damaged

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 241,840 miles

Nearside Body corroded and damaged

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2022 241,840 miles

Nearside Body corroded and damaged

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 234,584 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 234,583 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak boost hose split (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 228,445 miles

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

pad warning lamp illuminated

Fail 16 Oct 2020 228,445 miles

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

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

pad warning lamp illuminated

Fail 10 Sep 2020 226,042 miles

Brake performance not tested caliper loose. (1.2.1 (g))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

pad warning light on.

Pass 8 Feb 2019 194,638 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar(s) pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Rear vehicle Body damage

Pass 19 Jan 2018 175,490 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play TIE ROD ARM (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 153,459 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 135,505 miles

damage over vehicle no sharp edges

nearside front lower arm ball joint gaiter twisted

Fail 3 Feb 2016 135,505 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

damage over vehicle no sharp edges

nearside front lower arm ball joint gaiter twisted

Pass 29 Jan 2015 117,656 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 103,109 miles

front number plate starting to deterate

Pass 5 Mar 2013 84,790 miles

1,Visual smoke test carried out due to " eco green " enging fitted 2,Hub caps fitted at time of test

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 69,223 miles

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

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 KTL 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 73.7%.

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 KTL, 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 KTL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 18 November 2009.

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