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J12 YSF

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

191,109 mi
Last recorded191,109 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 YSF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 191,109 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 189,935 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 189,935 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 189,932 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 189,932 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 177,729 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 163,218 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 147,496 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 134,170 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 119,482 miles

Emissions too clean to test

Fail 17 Jan 2018 119,482 miles

Emissions too clean to test

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 106,831 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 96,185 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides front (2.5.B.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides front(outer edges) (4.1.E.1)

no emissions reading

Pass 6 Jan 2015 85,781 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 72,488 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 63,552 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 63,551 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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J12 YSF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 J12 YSF, 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 J12 YSF registered?

J12 YSF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 November 2009.

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The MOT history for J12 YSF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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