MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
281,175 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear side marker does not illuminate
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear side marker does not illuminate
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Both cab doors scabby
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Both cab doors scabby
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material note front to rear metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end inner joints both sides (2.3 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working roof (4.2.1 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear diff seal leaking
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FY59 YYV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 FY59 YYV, 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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FY59 YYV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 16 November 2009.
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