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EA59 KUT

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

212,403 mi
Last recorded212,403 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 212,403 miles

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

Nearside Front bumper and inner arch poor condition

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 212,403 miles

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

Nearside Front bumper and inner arch poor condition

Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 210,597 miles

Front arch covers in poor condition

Front brake pads worn low

Front bumper in poor condition

Nearside Rear parking brake slightly low

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2018 210,595 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Front arch covers in poor condition

Front brake pads worn low

Front bumper in poor condition

Nearside Rear parking brake slightly low

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2017 197,835 miles

nearside rear hub seal has a slight oil leak

nearside rear parking brake has a low effort

nearside rear reflector slightly damaged

offside rear shocker has a slight leak

Pass 21 Jul 2016 183,975 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 169,146 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 149,619 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 149,619 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 116,615 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 116,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 70,817 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 Jun 2012 70,817 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective

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 KUT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KUT, 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 KUT registered?

EA59 KUT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 18 November 2009.

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The MOT history for EA59 KUT shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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