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YE59 JMV

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

516,952 mi
Last recorded516,952 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 JMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 516,952 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 516,952 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 May 2025 505,904 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 489,737 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 489,737 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear and outline marker (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Lower Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f top marker light in-op o/s flank indicator lense broken

Pass 6 Apr 2023 470,640 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Jan 2023 470,626 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Direction indicator not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both sides (4.7.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre underinflated and brake pads warning light lit on dash

Pass 10 Jan 2022 432,191 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2022 432,191 miles

Nearside Front All outline marker lamps not working sidemarker (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All outline marker lamps not working side marker (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 369,023 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 331,997 miles

Nearside Rear Upper top marker lamp missing

Fail 3 Jan 2020 331,991 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mount loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing loose (5.3.2 (b))

pad light on

Pass 4 Jan 2019 276,441 miles

lift in o/s/f bottom ball joint

various brake pipes greased

Fail 20 Dec 2018 276,441 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

lift in o/s/f bottom ball joint

various brake pipes greased

Pass 6 Dec 2017 255,860 miles

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Nov 2017 254,964 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Dec 2016 238,187 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive ()

injector blowing

Fail 30 Nov 2016 237,328 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive ()

injector blowing

Pass 12 Dec 2015 224,443 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner rack ball worn

Fail 26 Nov 2015 223,148 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure ??? (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 155,727 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 124,480 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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YE59 JMV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YE59 JMV, 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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YE59 JMV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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