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HV59 PUH

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

316,807 mi
Last recorded316,807 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV59 PUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 316,807 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 316,807 miles

Rear reflector missing Both. (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 307,023 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 300,192 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2023 300,192 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 291,742 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 283,708 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 283,708 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 275,887 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 275,887 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 268,662 miles

all rear visible brake pipes coated in under sealant

Fail 13 Dec 2019 268,623 miles

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

all rear visible brake pipes coated in under sealant

Pass 14 Dec 2018 263,293 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 256,451 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 256,352 miles

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

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

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort 61/139 (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 245,279 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 234,602 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 234,602 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 223,546 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 6 Feb 2015 223,546 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 203,330 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

o/s front tyre cracking

Fail 19 Dec 2013 203,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

o/s front tyre cracking

Pass 13 Dec 2012 187,172 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)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 187,119 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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HV59 PUH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 HV59 PUH, 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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What year was HV59 PUH registered?

HV59 PUH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 19 October 2009.

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