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EJ59 HZA

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

194,082 mi
Last recorded194,082 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 194,082 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Spring hanger box section starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Spring hanger box section starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 194,074 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor step holes and corroded . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Spring hanger box section starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Spring hanger box section starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 191,668 miles

Damage on nearside rear lower quarter

Driver inner step corroding

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

Rear Break pipes corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2023 188,705 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 184,435 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 183,005 miles

both rear anti roll bar link bushes slightly worn

both rear shocker bushes slightly cracked

slight pas leak from rack and pipe

Pass 31 Jul 2020 179,632 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 169,276 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 153,343 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 134,568 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 119,617 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 100,754 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 81,306 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 81,306 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 62,825 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 45,224 miles

Driver door stay and pillar damaged

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 HZA 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 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 EJ59 HZA, 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 HZA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 7 December 2009.

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