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EO59 ZHW

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

310,546 mi
Last recorded310,546 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 310,546 miles

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

advise boby corrosion

advise emssion low vehilce

Pass 29 May 2024 295,401 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALSO BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2023 285,127 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded

Pass 21 May 2022 266,582 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

front bumper lose

Pass 13 Nov 2020 249,583 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 236,952 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 218,949 miles

Front both front shocks have bounce in them

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jul 2018 218,949 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure n/s front bumper damaged and insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition screen cracked touching two edges of screen (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted end cap missing (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury o/s/r quarter and trim damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front both front shocks have bounce in them

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 203,200 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

body panels damaged at various places.

Pass 6 Sep 2016 185,597 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

body panels damaged at various places.

Pass 1 Sep 2015 165,272 miles

chips in windscreen, but not affecting drivers view

various bodywork damage

Fail 1 Sep 2015 165,272 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

chips in windscreen, but not affecting drivers view

various bodywork damage

Pass 28 Aug 2014 144,694 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 120,306 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 120,306 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 89,675 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ZHW 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 81.3%.

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 ZHW, 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 EO59 ZHW registered?

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

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