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EO59 ZGZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

232,105 mi
Last recorded232,105 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO59 ZGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 232,105 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

body panel has corroded age of the car

Pass 23 Dec 2024 217,654 miles

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

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 198,765 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 186,516 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Dec 2021 175,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside body damage

Offside body damage

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Feb 2021 161,583 miles

Nearside body damage and dents

Offside body damage and dents

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear wheels binding by hand

Pass 20 Feb 2020 145,234 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Mar 2019 129,499 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight damage to nearside front

Pass 14 Mar 2018 113,762 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 113,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 97,632 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 80,733 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 61,048 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Mar 2014 44,732 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 27,928 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 19,892 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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EO59 ZGZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 EO59 ZGZ, 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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EO59 ZGZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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