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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both strut tops have slight play
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
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)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?
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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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EK59 VKU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 3 November 2009.
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