CarVerify

Free Car Check

EJ59 JMX

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2148cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

320,619 mi
Last recorded320,619 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 JMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 320,619 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 301,025 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 283,263 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under the arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 260,979 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 239,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near and wall perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 206,955 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill / step area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 206,955 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill / step area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 186,332 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 173,135 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 173,135 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint exceeds 3mm (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak requires attention ()

Pass 9 May 2017 158,426 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 143,575 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 125,424 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 108,391 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 93,183 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 69,541 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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
Full Mercedes-benz Sprinter reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EJ59 JMX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,148cc 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 JMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EJ59 JMX?

You can check the full history of EJ59 JMX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EJ59 JMX registered?

EJ59 JMX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 18 December 2009.

Is EJ59 JMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ59 JMX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EJ59 JMX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EJ59 JMX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.