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RE59 HPZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

261,191 mi
Last recorded261,191 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 HPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2022 261,191 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

engine slight oil leak

front brake discs worn and rusty

nearside rack end slight play

offside front brake pads approx 80% worn

offside rear tyre on legal limit 1,6m

offside rear tyre slight cut in tread

Fail 15 Mar 2022 261,169 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

inner sidewalls and treads of rear tyres cut

nearside rack end worn

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

oil seepage

slight binding at nearside front wheel

various corroded brake pipes

wipers not tested

Fail 11 Nov 2021 261,092 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front brake discs in poor condition

front number plate damaged

imbalance between front brakes

nearside rack end worn

offside rear tyre at 2.5mm and tread is damaged

oil seepage

slight binding at nearside front wheel

various corroded brake pipes

wipers poor

Pass 10 Nov 2020 259,564 miles

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

front number plate damaged

front to rear brake pipes corroded

nearside rack end worn

offside door mirror lower lense is missing

offside rear tyre in poor condition

oil seepage

squeak from steering/suspension when shaking steering

Fail 5 Nov 2020 259,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) suspect rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

front number plate damaged

front to rear brake pipes corroded

nearside rack end worn

offside door mirror lower lense is missing

offside rear tyre in poor condition

oil seepage

squeak from steering/suspension when shaking steering

Pass 8 Nov 2019 257,200 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

front brake discs worn

front number plate damaged

front to rear brake pipe corroded

front tyres worn on edges

offside and nearside steering rack ends worn - advise replacement

oil seepage

Fail 5 Nov 2019 257,191 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake pedal rubber worn

front brake discs worn

front number plate damaged

front to rear brake pipe corroded

front tyres worn on edges

offside and nearside steering rack ends worn - advise replacement

oil seepage

Pass 9 Nov 2018 250,174 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

drivers seatbelt damaged

lift in front suspension lower ball joints

offside and nearside steering rack ends worn

oil seepage

various corroded brake pipes

Fail 5 Nov 2018 250,169 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

drivers seatbelt damaged

front indicators flashing pale orange

front number plate loose

lift in front suspension lower ball joints

offside and nearside steering rack ends worn

oil seepage

various corroded brake pipes

Pass 3 Nov 2017 246,895 miles

both front lower swivel joints have slight lift

engine management/DPF lamps illuminated on dash

off side rear marker lamp inoperative

off side rear tyre valve starting to perish

slight play/knock from near side front of steering

various flasher colours poor

wiper blade efficiency poor

Fail 3 Nov 2017 246,895 miles

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

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

both front lower swivel joints have slight lift

engine management/DPF lamps illuminated on dash

off side rear marker lamp inoperative

off side rear tyre valve starting to perish

slight play/knock from near side front of steering

various flasher colours poor

wiper blade efficiency poor

Pass 1 Nov 2016 243,272 miles

all flasher bulb colours poor

management lamp illuminated on dash

possible near side No plate lamp fault

Fail 31 Oct 2016 243,272 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear rear brake binding parking brake (3.7.B.1)

all flasher bulb colours poor

management lamp illuminated on dash

possible near side No plate lamp fault

Pass 1 Oct 2015 204,218 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear leaf spring U bolt heavily corroded

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

slight bulge in sidewall n/s/f

Pass 20 Oct 2014 160,436 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 130,185 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 130,185 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 102,483 miles

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

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

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

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

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

REAR U BOLTS CHECK FOR CORRECT TORQUE

VERIOUS SIDE MARKERS NOT WORKING

Fail 20 Oct 2012 102,483 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

REAR U BOLTS CHECK FOR CORRECT TORQUE

VERIOUS SIDE MARKERS NOT WORKING

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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RE59 HPZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 RE59 HPZ, 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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RE59 HPZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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