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SV59 ZPY

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Green Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

162,357 mi
Last recorded162,357 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV59 ZPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 162,357 miles

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2025 162,327 miles

Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 152,945 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 145,764 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Possible Fuel Pump Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 138,274 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 128,619 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 116,948 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 116,948 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 109,088 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 103,969 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 103,969 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 92,122 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 80,691 miles

Centre offside marker light inoperative

Pass 11 Dec 2014 68,979 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 51,555 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 37,941 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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SV59 ZPY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Green with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SV59 ZPY, 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 SV59 ZPY registered?

SV59 ZPY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 6 November 2009.

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The MOT history for SV59 ZPY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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