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EK59 VKU

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

229,480 mi
Last recorded229,480 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 229,480 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 225,241 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 222,229 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 222,207 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 218,140 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 213,310 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning front most not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear rear wheel arches starting to rust in places

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

Fail 23 Dec 2021 213,283 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear brake pipes in poor rusty condition (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning front most not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear rear wheel arches starting to rust in places

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 206,984 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 206,974 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust system insecure center section clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 197,757 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 181,702 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both strut tops have slight play

Fail 17 Apr 2018 181,702 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both strut tops have slight play

Pass 28 Apr 2017 164,377 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 143,217 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 123,023 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 98,969 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 May 2013 80,342 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 80,342 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 36,700 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 VKU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VKU, 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 VKU registered?

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

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