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EK59 VLH

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

159,574 mi
Last recorded159,574 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 VLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2020 159,574 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 157,702 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to n/s/r flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

sliding door lower rail missing but can still be closed securely

Fail 14 Jun 2019 157,702 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to n/s/r flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

sliding door lower rail missing but can still be closed securely

Pass 16 May 2018 152,131 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 139,018 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 122,752 miles

Brake warning light on dash

Pass 1 Jun 2015 108,447 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 71,800 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 71,800 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 74,317 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2012 57,474 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 VLH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VLH, 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 VLH registered?

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

Is EK59 VLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK59 VLH shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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