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SJ59 YAW

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

218,139 mi
Last recorded218,139 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ59 YAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 218,139 miles

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

Lower both sides outer sills damaged

both front tyres near the wear bands

machine exhaust in rear of vehicle not clearing body

Fail 1 Dec 2015 218,135 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides rear parts of front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion side door (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage panel trim (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure fouling propshaft (1.9.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Lower both sides outer sills damaged

both front tyres near the wear bands

machine exhaust in rear of vehicle not clearing body

Pass 2 Dec 2014 193,978 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

gear linkage stabiliser off

rear diff flange leak

Fail 13 Nov 2014 192,814 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s running lamp inop

rear diff flange leak

Pass 15 Nov 2013 170,907 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside front door stop insecure.

Offside headlamp leveller inoperative.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 151,223 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 151,223 miles

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

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

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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SJ59 YAW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SJ59 YAW, 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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SJ59 YAW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 29 December 2009.

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