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EJ59 HZK

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

426,372 mi
Last recorded426,372 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 426,372 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2025 426,365 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play and o/s/f inner and cross section is damage (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working and n/s/f (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and o/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 410,159 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front body panel damaged

Nearside Rear body corroded

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced complete sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced complete sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear axle diff leaking

Pass 4 Oct 2023 390,115 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear differential leaking

Pass 17 Sep 2022 351,445 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 328,307 miles

Central stone chip

Offside Front Upper screen damage

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 328,307 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central stone chip

Offside Front Upper screen damage

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 305,931 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 277,064 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top casing not attached (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 277,064 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top casing not attached (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 258,017 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 258,017 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 221,458 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 188,041 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 156,199 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 124,439 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 93,631 miles

n/s seat belt buckle has half of the plastic cover missing.

Fail 30 Nov 2012 93,631 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s seat belt buckle has half of the plastic cover missing.

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 HZK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HZK, 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 HZK registered?

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

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