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EA59 KUU

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

187,294 mi
Last recorded187,294 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 187,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside door step corroded but not a prescribed area

steering noisy

Pass 3 Jun 2025 185,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

steering notchy

Fail 28 May 2025 185,542 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

steering notchy

Pass 22 May 2024 183,763 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 181,859 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 181,859 miles

Nearside Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 174,718 miles

oil leak engine area

play in steering tie rods

side body damage

Fail 28 Mar 2022 174,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

oil leak engine area

play in steering tie rods

side body damage

Pass 3 Feb 2021 171,756 miles

Damaged to both side panels

Steering rack has slight play in tie rods

Fail 14 Dec 2020 171,750 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty, front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

damage to both side panels

steering rack has slight play in tie rods

Pass 18 Jun 2019 169,083 miles

Nearside Body not fully secure sill damage (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 154,339 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 136,401 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 116,206 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 93,583 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 73,121 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 56,402 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 41,137 miles

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 KUU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KUU, 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 KUU registered?

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

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