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VN59 EAY

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

323,920 mi
Last recorded323,920 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 EAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 323,920 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 313,401 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective mountain missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Nearside Rear handbrake force very low but has passed

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable rubbing over rear diff (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear both rear wheel arches very corroded not within 30cm of prescribed area

Fail 23 Oct 2023 313,131 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road stone chip bigger than 10mm and effecting wipers (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective mountain missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Nearside Front brake hose slightly twisted

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

Nearside Rear handbrake force very low but has passed

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable rubbing over rear diff (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear both rear wheel arches very corroded not within 30cm of prescribed area

Pass 28 Oct 2022 304,735 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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 1.6-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Fail 27 Oct 2022 304,733 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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 1.6-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Pass 27 Oct 2021 296,221 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front brake hose slightly twisted

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

dpf pressure sensor pipe fractured

imbalance in handbrake efficiency - ns low

Pass 23 Oct 2020 287,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 279,464 miles

Front Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened composite spring material coming away (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 265,227 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2018 264,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 247,621 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 247,574 miles

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

Rear Both hub oil seals have slight leaks

Pass 25 Oct 2016 220,637 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Oil leak hub ()

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 187,265 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside inner rack joint slight play evident

Pass 4 Dec 2014 159,600 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 126,853 miles

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

off side front tyre tread depth 3mm.

Pass 21 Nov 2012 94,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 EAY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VN59 EAY, 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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VN59 EAY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 16 November 2009.

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