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EA59 MVW

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

166,288 mi
Last recorded166,288 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 MVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 166,288 miles

Chip in windscreen

Wipers poor

o/s mirror cracked

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 10 Feb 2022 166,284 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 160,078 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 160,038 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 156,418 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge side walls also perishing due to age (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 156,417 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge side walls also perishing due to age (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 151,467 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 151,467 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 141,609 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 126,263 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 115,518 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 115,376 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 102,926 miles

both rear tyres worn on both edges

n/s/front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Dec 2013 83,985 miles

brake anti slip worn on edge

Pass 13 Dec 2012 59,878 miles

brake pedal spongy

handbrake has eccessive travel

Fail 12 Dec 2012 59,870 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

brake pedal spongy

handbrake has eccessive travel

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 MVW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MVW, 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 MVW registered?

EA59 MVW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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