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EJ59 HYT

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

245,312 mi
Last recorded245,312 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 245,312 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front SHOCK ABSORBER COVER U/S

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

Offside Front SHOCK ABSORBER COVER U/S

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 243,693 miles

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

emissions to weak to read

slight damp around nearside steering rack

Fail 13 Sep 2024 243,689 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

emissions to weak to read

slight damp around nearside steering rack

Pass 14 Sep 2023 242,583 miles

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

offside front door step corroded and holed

slightly damp around nearside steering arm

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 6 Sep 2022 241,983 miles

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

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))

Some play in offside inner steering joint

Pass 15 Sep 2021 239,055 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 239,055 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 237,200 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 237,196 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 222,197 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Aug 2016 192,910 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 163,541 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2014 144,089 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 144,089 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 112,223 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 69,975 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 HYT 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 HYT, 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 HYT registered?

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

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