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HY59 ULF

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,972 mi
Last recorded171,972 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 171,972 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 171,969 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeater (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 157,989 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Bot front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 157,988 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Bot front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 146,190 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 146,178 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 128,214 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 123,194 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 116,352 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 110,095 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 102,494 miles

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

cargo area loaded

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

slight imbalance between front brakes

windscreen damaged

Fail 30 Aug 2016 102,399 miles

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

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

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

cargo area loaded

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

slight imbalance between front brakes

windscreen damaged

Pass 28 Aug 2015 91,659 miles

knock from steering

o/s/r tyre worn on outer shoulder

oil seepage from diff pinion seal area

wear in front anti roll bar d bushes

wear in rear anti roll bar link bushes

wear on brake pedal anti slip pad

Pass 2 Sep 2014 79,809 miles

headlamp aims on lower limit

knock from steering

wear on brake pedal anti slip pad

wear on front anti roll bar d bushes

wear on rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 29 Aug 2013 65,247 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

cargo area loaded

lift in offside front and nearside front lower ball joints

offside rear shock absorber damp - advise replacement soon

rear service brake readings higher than fronts,may require investigation

screw in nearside rear tyre tread

uneven rise and fall between parking brakes

various oil seepage

Pass 31 Aug 2012 50,290 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

cargo area loaded

front tyres worn on outer edges

offside front tyre tread damaged

offside rear shock absorber damp

rear bush on offside front suspension lower arm is worn

rear service brake readings higher than fronts - may require investigation

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 ULF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 ULF, 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 ULF registered?

HY59 ULF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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