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UHZ 122

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

219,512 mi
Last recorded219,512 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUHZ 122
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 219,512 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 219,512 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2025 216,405 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s leaf spring hangers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 212,575 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 24 May 2024 212,575 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 210,719 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2022 205,541 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 205,348 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 202,183 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 202,142 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle side door and rear doors (6.2.3 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

windscreen washers kick in when wipers are used on all speeds

Pass 13 Jun 2019 191,444 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 191,444 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 175,487 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 175,478 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Other passenger door catch insecure Side loading door (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Additional braking device mounting insecure and functionality of device affected Brake backing plate (1.1.19 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 167,555 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded but not considered excessive at this time.

Both front tyres worn on the inner edge.

Long parking brake lever travel.

Windscreen damaged inside Zone 'A' but contained within a 10mm diameter circle.

Pass 9 Feb 2016 162,725 miles

Windscreen damaged but not affecting drivers view of the road.

Fail 4 Feb 2016 162,725 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen damaged but not affecting drivers view of the road.

Fail 6 Mar 2015 154,960 miles

Both rear tyres worn very close to legal maximum limit of wear.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen damaged inside Zone 'A' but contained within a 10mm diameter circle.

Pass 6 Mar 2015 154,960 miles

Both rear tyres worn very close to legal maximum limit of wear.

Windscreen damaged inside Zone 'A' but contained within a 10mm diameter circle.

Pass 26 Feb 2014 136,931 miles

Nearside and offside rear suspension anti-roll bar mounting bushes worn but not considered excessive at this time.

Nearside front suspension anti-roll bar mounting bush worn but not considered excessive at this time.

Fail 26 Feb 2014 136,931 miles

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside and offside rear suspension anti-roll bar mounting bushes worn but not considered excessive at this time.

Nearside front suspension anti-roll bar mounting bush worn but not considered excessive at this time.

Pass 5 Mar 2013 114,962 miles

Parking brake performance slightly low.

Play in nearside steering tracking rod inner ball joint but not considered excessive at this time.

Fail 12 Feb 2013 112,802 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 74,602 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 44,778 miles

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

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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UHZ 122 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UHZ 122, 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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UHZ 122 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 February 2009.

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