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EK59 VLR

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

193,614 mi
Last recorded193,614 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 193,614 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured starting to show white light (4.4.3 (a))

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

body work heavily corroded and damaged but not likely to cause injury or dangerous

Fail 14 Aug 2026 193,614 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured starting to show white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

body work heavily corroded and damaged but not likely to cause injury or dangerous

Pass 4 Jul 2025 181,907 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2025 181,907 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT NOT FUNCTIONING (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Under step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outline marker lamp showing white light to the rear OFFFSIDE CENTRE (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Bottom of rear quarter (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 172,780 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 172,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended BUCKEL NOT RELESEING (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

SIDE LOADING DOOR HAS HOLE IN

Pass 7 Aug 2023 162,325 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 158,351 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 152,758 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 145,171 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 131,109 miles

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch due to body damage.

Pass 21 Feb 2019 119,824 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 110,355 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 110,355 miles

Braking system leaking brake fluid leaking from clutch master cylinder. (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe leaking (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre punctured.

Pass 6 Mar 2017 98,117 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2016 85,164 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 74,631 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 74,628 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 65,133 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 49,555 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 49,555 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 38,971 miles

advise gearbox noisy

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 VLR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VLR, 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 VLR registered?

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

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