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GM51 HAY

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

197,390 mi
Last recorded197,390 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM51 HAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 197,390 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced roof (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front side marker light missing

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside side loading door damaged

Offside Lower Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

driver`s seat base damaged

Fail 28 Jan 2026 197,390 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced roof (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front side marker light missing

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside side loading door damaged

Offside Lower Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

driver`s seat base damaged

Pass 30 Jan 2025 192,116 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced roof corner (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front side marker light missing

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

Offside Lower Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears, corroded (5.3.2 (b))

damage / corrosion all 3 body loading doors

slight damage to driver`s seat base

Fail 29 Jan 2025 192,115 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/65R16C (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rears, 235/65R16C (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight damage to driver`s seat base

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced roof corner (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front side marker light missing

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Lower Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears, corroded (5.3.2 (b))

damage / corrosion all 3 body loading doors

radiator cowling insecure

Pass 23 Jan 2024 187,472 miles

Nearside Front side marker light missing

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Feb 2023 183,812 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front side marker light damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight scratching on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 235/65R16 C (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts, 3mm 235/65R16 C (5.2.3 (e))

gearbox linkage, balance arm and linkage missing

Fail 30 Jan 2023 183,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side very low performance (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded centre (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side very low performance (1.4.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing both (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front side marker light damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight scratching on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 235/65R16 C (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts, 3mm 235/65R16 C (5.2.3 (e))

gearbox linkage, balance arm and linkage missing

various side marker lights not working

Pass 15 Apr 2021 179,907 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 235/65 R16C (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

chuffing from injector/s

Fail 15 Apr 2021 179,902 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 235/65 R16C (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

chuffing from injector/s

engine oil filler cap missing

radiator fan cowling insecure/rubbing fan

various side marker lights not working

Pass 24 Jan 2020 169,634 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

gearbox balance arm and link missing

nearside parking brake performance low

Fail 23 Jan 2020 169,634 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Lower Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear side marker light not working

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

gearbox balance arm and link missing

nearside parking brake performance low

Pass 8 Jan 2019 149,719 miles

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

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

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

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface both (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 149,719 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside centre side marker light not working

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface both (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

chuffing from top of engine

dpf warning light on

Pass 5 Jan 2018 131,509 miles

Oil leak engine area ()

Spare tyre defective ()

engine management light on

Nearside Lower Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 131,509 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement all 4 bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Lower Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak engine area ()

Spare tyre defective ()

engine management light on

Pass 15 Dec 2016 111,844 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak engine area ()

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

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

nearside centre side marker light not working

nearside wide view mirror missing

Pass 17 Dec 2015 94,745 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi area (7.1.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

nearside front side marker light not working

nearside wide view mirror missing

offside centre side marker light not working

offside front shock absorber boot split

oil leak from engine area

rear gearbox linkage disconnected

Pass 18 Dec 2014 76,929 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2013 59,237 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2013 59,234 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2012 45,418 miles

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)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2012 45,412 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Oil leak

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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GM51 HAY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 GM51 HAY, 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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GM51 HAY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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