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EJ59 HZF

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

215,507 mi
Last recorded215,507 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 215,507 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner/outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shackle mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner/outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Amber side marker lamp not working

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shackle mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Just acceptable (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 215,494 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Indicates malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer B post excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner/outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring shackle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner/outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Amber side marker lamp not working

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring shackle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Just acceptable (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 210,763 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 206,369 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 190,267 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 173,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock cover corroded

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

Prop shaft Diff slightly knocking noise while reversing(rear)

Fail 24 Sep 2021 173,403 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror indicator lense etc damaged / sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by hazzards etc (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill / step / floor corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering malfunctioning excessive play / knock heard and felt as steering wheel rotated (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick appears metal to metal at edge of disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover corroded

Nearside door area / side damage affecting door operation

Offside Front outer body panel holed / close to seat belt mounting area ... not inner panel ... benefit of doubt given... advise welded repair asap

Pass 13 Oct 2020 161,692 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 149,663 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 133,529 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 121,588 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 121,589 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 106,122 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 106,122 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 90,574 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 76,616 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 62,491 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 48,914 miles

Slight Roughness in Steering Rack When Carrying out Lock to Lock Check, However not Excessive

Fail 12 Oct 2012 48,914 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight Roughness in Steering Rack When Carrying out Lock to Lock Check, However not Excessive

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 HZF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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