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EO59 ZHT

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

266,004 mi
Last recorded266,004 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 266,004 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 265,999 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 243,101 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 211,906 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 171,266 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2013 124,617 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 124,617 miles

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

Centre Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 82,632 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 82,632 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 ZHT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EO59 ZHT, 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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How do I check the history of EO59 ZHT?

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What year was EO59 ZHT registered?

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

Is EO59 ZHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO59 ZHT shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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