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EK59 VMG

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

159,478 mi
Last recorded159,478 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2021 159,478 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 159,478 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 157,677 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 May 2019 157,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the maximum permitted axle weight suv tyres non commercial (5.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the presented axle weight suv tyres non commercial (5.2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the presented axle weight suv tyres non commercial (5.2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the presented axle weight suv tyres non commercial (5.2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 157,490 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight damage under body slightly corroded (6.1.A.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 156,775 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 156,770 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 144,298 miles

no plate light dim

rear anti roll bar link bushes worn

Pass 28 Apr 2014 116,754 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 95,415 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 72,763 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 VMG 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 VMG, 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 VMG registered?

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

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The MOT history for EK59 VMG 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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