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EX59 EBN

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

257,575 mi
Last recorded257,575 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX59 EBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2019 257,575 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front clamp by flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 216,877 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 216,861 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Side light not working

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

Side and roof marker lights not working

Side repeaters in poor condition

Pass 7 Jun 2017 193,266 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 181,799 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

knock in steering col

offside marker light missing

Fail 9 Jun 2016 181,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

knock in steering col

offside marker light missing

Pass 31 Jul 2014 128,655 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 128,655 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 110,425 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 70,816 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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EX59 EBN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EX59 EBN, 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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EX59 EBN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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