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EK59 KVR

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Grey Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

191,351 mi
Last recorded191,351 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 KVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 191,351 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 191,351 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 187,363 miles

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

Nearside side markers not working

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside side marker not working

Fail 21 Feb 2025 187,361 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn eye bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) uj (2.3 (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

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

Nearside side markers not working

Offside side marker not working

Pass 28 Feb 2024 184,546 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front mirror glass damage

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

body damage

Pass 30 Jan 2023 182,869 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 182,869 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 176,019 miles

slight play in both front shocks

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 174,068 miles

Central Front Lower Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Central Rear Lower diff leaking

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

Nearside Front Outer wing damaged

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 139,512 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 137,401 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 121,889 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 121,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 108,737 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 108,734 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 89,157 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 74,637 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 58,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 58,990 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 45,755 miles

both front shock absorbers worn

play in nearside front lower balljoint

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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EK59 KVR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Grey with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EK59 KVR, 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 EK59 KVR registered?

EK59 KVR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 20 October 2009.

Is EK59 KVR safe to buy?

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