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HY59 UNV

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

221,074 mi
Last recorded221,074 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 UNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 221,074 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jun 2025 216,343 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jun 2024 209,799 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jun 2023 203,279 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Feb 2022 193,548 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Feb 2022 193,538 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Sep 2020 182,812 miles

slight bind both front brakes

slight lip rear brake discs

slight oil leak

slight play and knock in n/s inner rack joint

slight play and knock n/s o/s front anti roll bar D bushes

Fail 28 Aug 2020 182,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working centre (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

slight bind both front brakes

slight lip rear brake discs

slight oil leak

slight play and knock in n/s inner rack joint

slight play and knock n/s o/s front anti roll bar D bushes

Pass 14 Aug 2019 174,483 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 159,854 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 145,929 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 145,929 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 135,465 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 130,704 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 130,702 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 125,283 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 125,255 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 125,255 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 104,439 miles

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

damage to n/s/f and o/s/f repeater lens

front and rear discs lipped

n/s seat belt stolk cover loose

n/s/f tyre cut in tread not showing cord

Fail 23 Nov 2012 104,439 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

damage to n/s/f and o/s/f repeater lens

front and rear discs lipped

n/s seat belt stolk cover loose

n/s/f tyre cut in tread not showing cord

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 UNV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UNV, 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 UNV registered?

HY59 UNV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 8 December 2009.

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