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EJ59 HYK

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

287,273 mi
Last recorded287,273 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 HYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 287,273 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 287,273 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 284,794 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 279,931 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 269,436 miles

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

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

Offside Front step corroded

Pass 4 May 2019 238,273 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2019 238,272 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2018 210,739 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component slight leak on osf rack (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush osf and nsf upper strut bearings have slight play (2.7.4)

Pass 10 May 2017 174,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 May 2017 174,621 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 133,888 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing top (2.7.2a)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 100,822 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

some body damage

Pass 13 May 2014 84,587 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

body damage

Fail 12 May 2014 84,586 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

body damage

Pass 9 May 2013 66,169 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 50,171 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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 HYK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,148cc 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 HYK, 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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EJ59 HYK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 2 December 2009.

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