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EJ59 HXW

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

199,331 mi
Last recorded199,331 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 HXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 199,331 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 199,055 miles

slight coolant leak

Fail 30 Jan 2023 198,994 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

slight coolant leak

Pass 10 Feb 2022 197,268 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 197,254 miles

Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt missing (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front wiper blade deteriorating

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 189,447 miles

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

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

nearside rear body panel corroded covered in tape

nearside side door corroded covered in tape

offside front door corroded covered in tape

Pass 3 Sep 2019 178,840 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 164,233 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 164,233 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2017 152,888 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 152,888 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 141,795 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 129,566 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 110,845 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 88,710 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 68,676 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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EJ59 HXW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EJ59 HXW, 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 EJ59 HXW registered?

EJ59 HXW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 2 December 2009.

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The MOT history for EJ59 HXW shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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