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HY09 WUT

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

228,776 mi
Last recorded228,776 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY09 WUT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 228,776 miles

Coolant symbol on dash

Fail 4 Apr 2016 228,776 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush Nsf track rod end (2.4.G.2)

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush Osf track rod end (2.4.G.2)

Coolant symbol on dash

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 171,033 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 141,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

injector blow-by

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge of tread area

two n/s non-obligatory lights not working

Fail 2 Apr 2014 141,355 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

injector blow-by

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge of tread area

two n/s non-obligatory lights not working

Pass 16 May 2013 124,085 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2013 124,085 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 101,710 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 14 May 2012 101,710 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 WUT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WUT, 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 WUT registered?

HY09 WUT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 June 2009.

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