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EK59 VLO

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

119,665 mi
Last recorded119,665 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 VLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 119,665 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 119,663 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 108,794 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 96,338 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 87,411 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 87,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 75,098 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 75,098 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 60,990 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 60,990 miles

Nearside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 43,973 miles

o/s/f check strap broke

Fail 2 Apr 2012 43,973 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s/f check strap broke

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 VLO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 VLO, 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 VLO registered?

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

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