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HY09 WRE

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

190,627 mi
Last recorded190,627 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY09 WRE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 190,627 miles

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

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

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 190,627 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 188,301 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 185,910 miles

N/S/F STEERING TIE ROD SLIGHT PLAY

O/S/R LOWER SHOCK ABSORBER PUSH PERISHED AND SPLITTING

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 183,127 miles

O/S/F TYRE LOW ON TREAD

O/S/R SHOCK BUSH PERISHED

Pass 18 Oct 2021 177,723 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 172,065 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 164,359 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 159,299 miles

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

nearside front brake disc corroded on inner face

offside front brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 17 Mar 2017 151,645 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 143,373 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 136,999 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 136,999 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 126,798 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 118,719 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 118,717 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 107,214 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 107,214 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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 WRE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 HY09 WRE, 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 HY09 WRE registered?

HY09 WRE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 25 June 2009.

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