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OY59 GEK

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

217,011 mi
Last recorded217,011 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY59 GEK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 217,011 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 216,847 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 202,151 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023
Fail 13 Nov 2023 171,551 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 148,471 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 136,642 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 136,609 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 101,326 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 96,046 miles

slight play to n/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 29 May 2019 96,028 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

n/s/f brake slightly binding

slight play to n/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 12 Dec 2017 86,116 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear lower red reflector missing

parking brake only just met requirements

Fail 12 Dec 2017 86,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index 104/101 fitted (4.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index 104/101 fitted max load 1800 (4.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear lower red reflector missing

parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 12 Dec 2016 78,521 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

addtional red reflectors fitted.n/s/r corner reflector not fitted

Fail 12 Dec 2016 78,521 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 68,539 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 62,074 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 62,074 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 32,415 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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OY59 GEK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OY59 GEK, 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 OY59 GEK registered?

OY59 GEK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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