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EA59 OMZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

326,520 mi
Last recorded326,520 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 326,520 miles

Offside Front Inner sill covered in sealant

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 326,520 miles

Offside Front Inner sill covered in sealant

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 311,026 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 293,225 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 293,225 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 263,410 miles

Nearside Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2022 263,410 miles

Nearside Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 252,840 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 252,840 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 240,085 miles

Nearside Rear body damage

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 240,085 miles

Nearside Rear body damage

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 218,347 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 205,913 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in b zone no more than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 180,144 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 152,034 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 116,115 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight body panels damaged at various places.

smoke level not detected.

Pass 12 Nov 2014 93,917 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 67,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 67,997 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 49,708 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 OMZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OMZ, 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 OMZ registered?

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

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