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HN59 TYC

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

256,315 mi
Last recorded256,315 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN59 TYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 256,315 miles

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

Offside Rear Light Lens Cracked

Oil Leak From Turbo Pipe

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Rear (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 256,259 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault Traction Control Light On (7.12 (e))

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure Front Exhaust Flexy Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Inner Rack End (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Light Lens Cracked

Oil Leak From Turbo Pipe

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Rear (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 246,214 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 16 Dec 2021 227,604 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 24 Nov 2020 211,646 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides- poor images (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pedal deteriorated

Pass 11 Dec 2019 192,569 miles

Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front number plate dirty

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Dec 2018 173,535 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 158,524 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both Rear Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Front ()

Pass 16 Sep 2016 137,898 miles

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

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush droplink (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 124,802 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 100,814 miles

FRONT TOP SHOCK ABSORBER WORN

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

REAR INNER ANTI ROLL BAR RUBBERS WORN

Pass 21 Nov 2013 75,525 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 60,888 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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HN59 TYC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HN59 TYC, 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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HN59 TYC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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