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EJ59 HZH

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

296,795 mi
Last recorded296,795 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 296,795 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 272,470 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

movement in gear box rear mounting.rear bump/step has corrosion around fixing points

Pass 23 Jul 2018 248,330 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

brake effort on n/s/r seems to be a little lower than o/s .it may require some adjustment.

crack to top of passenger side of windscreen. rear external step has corrosion around n/s mounting point

Pass 25 Aug 2017 221,569 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Upper crack at top of screen

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 195,786 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 168,267 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 168,267 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 143,306 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 143,306 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 123,563 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 92,052 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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 HZH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HZH, 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 HZH registered?

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

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The MOT history for EJ59 HZH shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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