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EK59 VKP

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

352,556 mi
Last recorded352,556 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 VKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 352,556 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 336,349 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 285,223 miles

exterior body showing signs of corrosion on all doors

side loading door has tape covering corrosion cant fully inspect

Fail 1 Jun 2019 285,223 miles

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

exterior body showing signs of corrosion on all doors

side loading door has tape covering corrosion cant fully inspect

Pass 15 May 2018 259,408 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 229,219 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 193,744 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 162,355 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 136,311 miles

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

engine smoke to clean to check

Pass 11 Jul 2013 109,945 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 109,941 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 73,704 miles

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 VKP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EK59 VKP, 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

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What year was EK59 VKP registered?

EK59 VKP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 3 November 2009.

Is EK59 VKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK59 VKP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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