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HY59 UMO

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,812 mi
Last recorded110,812 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 UMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 110,812 miles

Nearside Front seat back slightly loose

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 99,661 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 97,733 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear axel oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 97,733 miles

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

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both number plates incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear axel oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 86,313 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 79,441 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 75,182 miles

Nearside Head lamp condensated

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Very slight damage to windscreen from windscreen wiper

Fail 20 Apr 2022 75,182 miles

Brake cable damaged Main parking brake Cable corroded and frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Head lamp condensated

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Very slight damage to windscreen from windscreen wiper

Pass 13 May 2021 72,119 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jun 2020 69,052 miles

Front wiper blades deteriorating

Nearside Front head lamp dulling and water inside lamp lens

Nearside Rear tyre slight outer side wall damage

Pass 5 Jul 2019 67,993 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 67,196 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 67,196 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 66,182 miles

engine management light on

Fail 20 Jul 2017 66,182 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

engine management light on

Pass 11 Jul 2016 63,024 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 63,024 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 55,054 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 45,588 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 36,275 miles

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

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 UMO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,987cc 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 UMO, 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 UMO registered?

HY59 UMO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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