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HN59 TYP

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

202,657 mi
Last recorded202,657 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN59 TYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 202,657 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills and body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 202,657 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills and body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 193,403 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 193,403 miles

Central Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 175,875 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 175,761 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 156,230 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 137,780 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 137,707 miles

Central Stop lamp not working HIGH LEVEL AND BADLY DAMAGED would show white light if working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' badly cracked (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play MAY NEED ATTENTION SOON (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT ADVISE REPLACE (3.5.1g)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn BADLY WORN DANGEROUS NEEDS ATTENTION ()

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

brake warning light on dash

Pass 16 Nov 2015 122,171 miles

Nearside parking brake has only just met requirements. It would seem that it needs adjustment

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

numberplate light not working but still lighting numberplate

Fail 9 Nov 2015 121,974 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside parking brake has only just met requirements. It would seem that it needs adjustment

numberplate light not working but still lighting numberplate

Pass 20 Dec 2014 108,061 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Dec 2014 108,061 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Dec 2013 89,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside headlight,up and down adjuster broken

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Star on front number plate.

V belt damaged.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Dec 2013 89,146 miles

Nearside headlight,up and down adjuster broken

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

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

Star on front number plate.

V belt damaged.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 6 Dec 2013 89,145 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside headlight,up and down adjuster broken

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

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

Star on front number plate.

V belt damaged.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Dec 2012 63,509 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

drivers seat cushion worn

n/s headlamp adjuster broken

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 TYP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 HN59 TYP, 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 TYP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 7 December 2009.

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