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HN59 TYV

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

277,858 mi
Last recorded277,858 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN59 TYV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 277,858 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 277,858 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 271,341 miles

EML on

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tie rod has slight play

Fail 3 Oct 2017 271,341 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

EML on

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tie rod has slight play

Pass 8 Oct 2016 258,743 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake bind, however not detected during roller brake test

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

Nearside head lamp rear protective cover missing

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

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

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

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

Offside side marker lamp dim

Rear step cover insecure

Spare tyre defective ()

gear linkage counter weight rod detatched

hand brake Bowden cable corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2016 258,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake bind, however not detected during roller brake test

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

Nearside head lamp rear protective cover missing

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

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

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

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

Offside side marker lamp dim

Rear step cover insecure

Spare tyre defective ()

gear linkage counter weight rod detatched

hand brake Bowden cable corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2015 238,508 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Wheel trims fitted at time of test

Fail 24 Sep 2015 238,508 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Wheel trims fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Oct 2014 214,397 miles

2 n/s non-obligatory side lights not working

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 1 Oct 2014 214,395 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

2 n/s non-obligatory side lights not working

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 11 Oct 2013 180,445 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 147,104 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

n/s non-obligatory sie marker lamp inop

Pass 26 Nov 2012 147,104 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

n/s non-obligatory sie marker lamp inop

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 TYV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 TYV, 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 TYV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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