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YH59 HYW

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

196,843 mi
Last recorded196,843 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 HYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 196,843 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 188,608 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 188,608 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing x2 (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 172,125 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 166,607 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 149,042 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 140,911 miles

Front brake disc scored pitted but not seriously weakened

Front brake pads past halfway low

Nearside Front tire close to the legal limit of 1,6

Nearside Front windscreen has a slight chip crack but does not affect drivers view of the road

Rear both tires close to the legal limit of 1.6

brake pipes have surface corrosion

Fail 28 Jun 2018 140,911 miles

Front brake disc scored pitted but not seriously weakened

Front brake pads past halfway low

Nearside Front tire close to the legal limit of 1,6

Nearside Front windscreen has a slight chip crack but does not affect drivers view of the road

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

Rear both tires close to the legal limit of 1.6

brake pipes have surface corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2017 134,761 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 118,065 miles

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

Wipers leave a slight smear

Pass 11 Oct 2014 101,952 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 79,758 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 58,220 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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YH59 HYW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 YH59 HYW, 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 YH59 HYW registered?

YH59 HYW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 23 October 2009.

Is YH59 HYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH59 HYW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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