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HY59 ETA

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,890 mi
Last recorded36,890 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 ETA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 36,890 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 34,273 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2024 34,273 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 32,592 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 29,082 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 27,662 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 27,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened shock absorber gaitor split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened shock absorber gaitor split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 27,271 miles

N/S/R OUTER TYRE WALL PERISHED

Fail 6 Nov 2019 27,271 miles

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

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

N/S/R OUTER TYRE WALL PERISHED

Pass 30 Oct 2018 25,694 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 22,822 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 20,128 miles

both front top marker lamps not working

Pass 28 Oct 2015 18,490 miles

o/s and n/s front upper body marker lights not working

Pass 4 Jun 2015 16,204 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 12,470 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 8,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 8,561 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 7,204 miles

emission to clean for smoke meter to read

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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HY59 ETA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HY59 ETA, 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 HY59 ETA registered?

HY59 ETA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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The MOT history for HY59 ETA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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