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VN59 EAM

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

252,306 mi
Last recorded252,306 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 EAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2021 252,306 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2021 252,306 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 250,341 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 250,340 miles

Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Nov 2018 245,074 miles

Chips on the windscreen

Fail 30 Oct 2018 244,939 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded centre and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside All outline marker lamps not working side markers (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Chips on the windscreen

Pass 5 Oct 2017 223,924 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired both (1.5.1c)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2017 223,922 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mount (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and nail in it (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired both (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 192,983 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 171,579 miles

emissions too low to register results

Pass 13 Oct 2014 145,702 miles

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

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

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

emissions too clean to register

Pass 21 Oct 2013 122,310 miles

emissions too low to register results

Fail 21 Oct 2013 122,310 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

emissions too low to register results

Pass 4 Oct 2012 89,424 miles

Both front tie bars has slight play

Rear diff front seal has slight leak

both rear tyres close to limit

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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VN59 EAM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 VN59 EAM, 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 VN59 EAM registered?

VN59 EAM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 2 November 2009.

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