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EF59 DXA

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

209,253 mi
Last recorded209,253 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 DXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 209,253 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 202,734 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 195,882 miles

Central Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning o/s centre lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users emissions test was close to the plate limit of 0.65 (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 192,675 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users emissions test was close to the plate limit of 0.60 (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment hand/park brake has no reserve travel or lock up (1.1.18 (a))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 192,647 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users emissions test was close to the plate limit of 0.60 (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 184,091 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 180,299 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 177,216 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 173,361 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 170,544 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Fail 28 Dec 2017 170,544 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 164,182 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 157,198 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 143,004 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 129,230 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 101,825 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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EF59 DXA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 EF59 DXA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF59 DXA registered?

EF59 DXA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 22 December 2009.

Is EF59 DXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF59 DXA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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