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HY09 WSV

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

200,948 mi
Last recorded200,948 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY09 WSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 200,948 miles

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

Door covered with duck tape

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front side mirror repeater casing missing

Nearside middle door handle missing

Offside Front door corroded

Rear diff leaking oil

steering has play

Fail 26 Sep 2017 200,947 miles

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door (6.1.C.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front side mirror repeater casing missing

Nearside middle door handle missing

Offside Front door corroded

Rear diff leaking oil

steering has play

Pass 5 Apr 2016 184,350 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front side mirror repeater casing missing

Nearside Front tie rod end has slight play

Nearside Rear middle door handle missing

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front door has slight corrosion

Offside Rear door has corrosion

Offside Rear side light plastic case has damage

oil leak from engine block

oil leak from rear diff seal

Fail 31 Mar 2016 184,350 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) o/s/f tie rod end has excessive play (2.2.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front side mirror repeater casing missing

Nearside Front tie rod end has slight play

Nearside Rear middle door handle missing

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front door has slight corrosion

Offside Rear door has corrosion

Offside Rear side light plastic case has damage

oil leak from engine block

oil leak from rear diff seal

Pass 20 Mar 2015 175,814 miles

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 157,169 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight knocking to steeeing coupling

Fail 26 Mar 2014 157,158 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f bearing not checked

slight knocking to steeeing coupling

Pass 22 Mar 2013 143,038 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight oil leak rear diff

some play in steering coloumn uj

Fail 22 Mar 2013 143,038 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight oil leak rear diff

some play in steering coloumn uj

Pass 19 Mar 2012 94,399 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate damaged

slight play in front antiroll bar d bushes

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 WSV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WSV, 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 WSV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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