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RE59 HRC

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

188,304 mi
Last recorded188,304 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 HRC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 188,304 miles

parking brake needs adjustment

Pass 10 Mar 2025 184,660 miles

parking brake needs adjustment

Pass 7 Mar 2024 175,718 miles

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

Offside Rear hub seal leaking

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

prop centre bearing damaged

Pass 13 Mar 2023 168,071 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear hub seal leaking

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 May 2022 155,998 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 155,980 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 155,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2020 155,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 146,625 miles

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

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Jan 2018 142,492 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 137,734 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 137,734 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 133,833 miles

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)

both rear shock dust covers poor

osf tyre uneven wear

Fail 27 Jan 2016 133,833 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

both rear shock dust covers poor

osf tyre uneven wear

Pass 6 Jan 2015 127,067 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2013 120,058 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play n/s track rod inner joint

Pass 2 Nov 2013 120,058 miles

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

slight play n/s track rod inner joint

Pass 16 Oct 2012 96,178 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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RE59 HRC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RE59 HRC, 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 RE59 HRC registered?

RE59 HRC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 4 November 2009.

Is RE59 HRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE59 HRC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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