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RJ59 YME

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

383,616 mi
Last recorded383,616 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ59 YME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 383,616 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner steering rack tie rod joint has play

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 383,616 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner steering rack tie rod joint has play

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 322,056 miles

brake pad warning light on / pads appear to be ok

eml on

slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 25 Feb 2015 322,056 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

eml on

slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 23 Dec 2013 253,089 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 184,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

note crack in front windscreen outside swept area

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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RJ59 YME is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RJ59 YME, 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 RJ59 YME registered?

RJ59 YME is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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