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EA59 ONW

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

218,032 mi
Last recorded218,032 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 ONW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 218,032 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in general and under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 214,328 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside cargo door corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (c))

corrosion to under vehicle suspension components

Fail 11 Nov 2024 214,326 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside cargo door corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (c))

corrosion to under vehicle suspension components

Pass 4 Mar 2023 212,851 miles

Nearside sliding cargo door corroded and damaged

Rear handbrake only just meets legal requirements

Pass 18 Oct 2021 206,801 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 195,963 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 188,069 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 177,981 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 163,181 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 141,128 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Aug 2016 141,128 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Sep 2015 120,691 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 101,624 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 80,284 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 59,848 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 ONW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ONW, 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 ONW registered?

EA59 ONW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 2 December 2009.

Is EA59 ONW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA59 ONW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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