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HY59 URG

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

232,868 mi
Last recorded232,868 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 232,868 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 221,866 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 208,125 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 188,412 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake shoe retaining spring missing.

Tyre pressure warning lamp lit.

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

Fail 26 Apr 2018 188,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake shoe retaining spring missing.

Tyre pressure warning lamp lit.

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 167,205 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 152,107 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 142,190 miles

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

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

tyre monitoring light on dash

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 21 Apr 2015 142,190 miles

tyre monitoring light on dash

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 19 Jun 2013 133,763 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside seatbelt stalk locking mechanism plastic broken

offside side repeater lense damaged

Fail 18 Jun 2013 133,763 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside seatbelt stalk locking mechanism plastic broken

offside side repeater lense damaged

Pass 15 Jun 2012 101,644 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 URG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 URG, 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 URG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 26 October 2009.

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