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EJ59 HZB

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,039 mi
Last recorded185,039 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 185,039 miles

All suspension components & underbody corroded

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 185,030 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OSR & NSR chassis outrigger holed - MARKED WITH YELLOW CHALK (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill holed - MARKED WITH YELLOW CHALK (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Underbody & all suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2025 183,555 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 180,262 miles

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

Offside Front inner track rod arm has slight play

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 175,234 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 175,146 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Drivers door step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 162,576 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 162,576 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both x 2 (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 157,999 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 157,991 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2019 142,328 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 132,960 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 124,419 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 115,009 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 103,703 miles

gear/box mthing rubber slight split

o/s/f wheel binding slightly

Pass 19 Jul 2014 91,402 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 91,402 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 72,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 72,554 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 51,023 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 51,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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 HZB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HZB, 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 HZB registered?

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

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