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HY09 WOR

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Brown Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

208,356 mi
Last recorded208,356 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY09 WOR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 208,356 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 205,121 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 205,117 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside All outline marker lamps with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside All outline marker lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 202,619 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2023 202,615 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 200,487 miles

Front both front mirror secure by tape

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front bottom mirror missing but doesn't affect driver view

Nearside Front mirror direction indicator glass cover missing

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

Rear rear shock absorber casing corroded

Rear rear spring leaf corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 200,485 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working most front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working most front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both front mirror secure by tape

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front bottom mirror missing but doesn't affect driver view

Nearside Front mirror direction indicator glass cover missing

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

Rear rear shock absorber casing corroded

Rear rear spring leaf corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 197,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 186,548 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 186,466 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 177,568 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 163,138 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 148,741 miles

lift in lower ball joints close to limits

rear anti roll bar inner bushes slight play

slight play in front strut bodies

Pass 3 Aug 2016 138,254 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 128,680 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 128,680 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 114,399 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 114,393 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 May 2013 96,994 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 96,719 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 79,943 miles

FRONT BRAKES IMBALANCED FRONT DISCS POOR CONDITION

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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HY09 WOR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Brown with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HY09 WOR, 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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HY09 WOR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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