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EJ59 HYS

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

250,096 mi
Last recorded250,096 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 250,096 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 May 2023 250,096 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 May 2022 226,127 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 226,127 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2021 207,096 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 186,432 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 May 2020 186,432 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Apr 2019 164,480 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 154,888 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 138,367 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2 chips (8.3.1d)

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Sep 2016 117,366 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 117,364 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 103,966 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play Nearside & offside front tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 88,051 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 69,738 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 53,426 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 HYS 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 HYS, 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 HYS registered?

EJ59 HYS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 4 December 2009.

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