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HY59 URD

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Orange Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

286,305 mi
Last recorded286,305 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 URD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 286,305 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

parking brake reserve travel just met

Fail 16 Oct 2025 286,305 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

parking brake reserve travel just met

Pass 27 Sep 2024 286,301 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

both front wishbones corroded

parking brake reserve travel just met

Fail 27 Sep 2024 286,301 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both front wishbones corroded

parking brake reserve travel just met

Pass 31 Mar 2023 281,910 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 279,274 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jan 2021 267,438 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 267,438 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 251,255 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 243,797 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 226,587 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint play and dust cover (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lift and dust cover (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 226,587 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint play and dust cover (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lift and dust cover (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 201,846 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on outside edge near limet

Pass 9 Sep 2015 174,415 miles

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

centre propsharft surport bearing broken away

Fail 2 Sep 2015 174,072 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cut cords exposed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

centre propsharft surport bearing broken away

Pass 24 Sep 2014 153,122 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 146,296 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 146,296 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 130,558 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 130,558 miles

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 URD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Orange with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 URD, 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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HY59 URD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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