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HY59 ETL

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,251 mi
Last recorded39,251 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 39,251 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 39,251 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2025 38,635 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 38,633 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 38,274 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 37,738 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 36,807 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 36,755 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 36,725 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber cover deteriorated

Offside Front shock absorber cover deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2019 36,192 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber gaiter split

Nearside side marker lamp damaged

Nearside side marker lamp not working

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

Offside Front shock absorber gaiter split

park brake warning lamp not working

Fail 12 Jul 2019 36,192 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front shock absorber gaiter split

Nearside side marker lamp damaged

Nearside side marker lamp not working

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

Offside Front shock absorber gaiter split

park brake warning lamp not working

Pass 18 Jul 2018 33,732 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 10 Jul 2017 32,128 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2016 29,592 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 27,234 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 23,929 miles

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

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

exhaust emissions too low to be measured

park brake warning lamp inoperative

Fail 20 Aug 2014 23,929 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

exhaust emissions too low to be measured

park brake warning lamp inoperative

Fail 13 Aug 2013 19,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 19,850 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 14,002 miles

Smoke emissions too clean to test

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 ETL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ETL, 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 ETL registered?

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

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