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OY59 GBE

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

198,412 mi
Last recorded198,412 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY59 GBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 198,412 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 194,032 miles

Front sharpe edge screws

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity loose (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 194,031 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted front damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outter (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front sharpe edge screws

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity loose (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 187,589 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 178,931 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 145,866 miles

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

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

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

bonnet release very stiff

front brake pads worn

oil leak from top of the engine

play in rear anti roll bar linkage bushes

several side marker lamps dim

Pass 24 Sep 2012 101,851 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise f/n/s tyre wear on edges

advise rear brake duscs wear

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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OY59 GBE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OY59 GBE, 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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OY59 GBE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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