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FJ59 EEG

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,716 mi
Last recorded70,716 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ59 EEG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 70,716 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 65,193 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 56,788 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 56,787 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 52,426 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 50,814 miles

N/S/C MARKER INOPERATIVE

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Fail 1 Oct 2021 50,804 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

N/S/C MARKER INOPERATIVE

Pass 29 Sep 2020 50,201 miles

outline side marker lamp inoperative off side

power steering pipes damp at cooler

Pass 3 Oct 2019 46,061 miles

Offside CENTRE SIDE MARKER INOPERATIVE

POWER STEERING FLUID WEEP, FLEXIBLE PIPES TO COOLER

Fail 24 Sep 2019 46,053 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect DIAGONAL DIPPED BEAM PATTERN (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside CENTRE SIDE MARKER INOPERATIVE

POWER STEERING FLUID WEEP, FLEXIBLE PIPES TO COOLER

Pass 2 Oct 2018 40,706 miles

FUEL WEEP AROUND FUEL FILLER PIPE

SLIGHT POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK

Pass 3 Nov 2017 33,721 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 25,781 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 28,890 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 28,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 28,673 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 27,157 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 20,436 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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FJ59 EEG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FJ59 EEG, 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 FJ59 EEG registered?

FJ59 EEG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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The MOT history for FJ59 EEG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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