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EK59 VLU

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

213,861 mi
Last recorded213,861 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 213,861 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides has slight play ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 210,060 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play close to limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 210,043 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play close to limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 198,999 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 198,678 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2022 187,652 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 164,418 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 164,418 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 155,341 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 138,589 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 121,971 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 115,353 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 104,922 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 104,922 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 94,079 miles

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 84,970 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 69,829 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 49,617 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 VLU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VLU, 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 VLU registered?

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

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