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EK59 VLS

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,260 mi
Last recorded105,260 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 105,260 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 95,183 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 86,536 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 74,076 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 65,229 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 65,229 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 51,949 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 51,946 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 57,656 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 37,656 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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 VLS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VLS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK59 VLS registered?

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

Is EK59 VLS safe to buy?

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