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EK59 VLT

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,928 mi
Last recorded124,928 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 VLT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 124,928 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 111,396 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front bush worn slightly. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 98,095 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 86,211 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 86,208 miles

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

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 74,985 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 74,985 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 63,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 63,908 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 50,403 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 37,537 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 VLT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 VLT, 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 VLT registered?

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

Is EK59 VLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK59 VLT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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