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EA59 OMK

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

243,085 mi
Last recorded243,085 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2025 243,085 miles

Brake cable damaged handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sliding door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 239,936 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 238,911 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 238,911 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 237,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 233,969 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 228,475 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 217,419 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front shocker gaiter deteriorated

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Steering wheel rim deteriorated

Fail 24 Sep 2018 217,407 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front shocker gaiter deteriorated

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Steering wheel rim deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2017 198,362 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 198,355 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 175,889 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 152,711 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

damage to body work

Pass 14 Oct 2014 125,363 miles

o/s/r body damage

Pass 18 Oct 2013 102,056 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 102,056 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 79,111 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 OMK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OMK, 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 OMK registered?

EA59 OMK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 25 November 2009.

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