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EX09 EWK

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

259,376 mi
Last recorded259,376 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX09 EWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 259,376 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 254,836 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 254,834 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 May 2024 254,584 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 253,831 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 253,831 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 251,004 miles

Front number plate deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2021 246,645 miles

Front number plate deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2021 246,619 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

Front number plate deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 241,339 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 236,704 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play worn just with in tolerance (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play worn just with in tolerance (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 236,697 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To Hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play worn just with in tolerance (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play worn just with in tolerance (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 230,809 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 230,809 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 217,986 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 217,986 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 211,290 miles

engine oil leak

unable to open bonnet

wind screen cracked n\s

Pass 27 Mar 2015 179,075 miles

windscreen cracked

Fail 27 Mar 2015 179,075 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

windscreen cracked

Pass 18 Mar 2014 154,211 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 114,900 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 126,646 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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EX09 EWK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EX09 EWK, 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 EX09 EWK registered?

EX09 EWK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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