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HY59 UNH

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

155,384 mi
Last recorded155,384 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 155,384 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 150,383 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 144,153 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 136,552 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 136,552 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2021 128,906 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 122,582 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2020 122,581 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside front is low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 122,006 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 122,006 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster us (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 120,496 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s rear D bush wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 120,496 miles

Offside Outline marker lamp not working o/s center not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s rear D bush wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 114,850 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 114,850 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 105,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

power steering pipe damp

Pass 30 Oct 2015 96,623 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 96,623 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 86,784 miles

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

No emissions detected during emissions test.

Pass 21 Aug 2013 65,394 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 653,964 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 41,150 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 41,150 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 UNH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HY59 UNH, 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 UNH registered?

HY59 UNH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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