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S5 UHP

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

162,123 mi
Last recorded162,123 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 UHP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 162,123 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 162,123 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 162,123 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 162,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced pulsing bright & dull (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced pulsing bright & dull (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 162,123 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 162,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 160,185 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 160,171 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 159,941 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 159,190 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 159,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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S5 UHP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S5 UHP, 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 S5 UHP registered?

S5 UHP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 19 December 2009.

Is S5 UHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 UHP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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