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YE59 JVZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

138,800 mi
Last recorded138,800 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 JVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 138,800 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 134,429 miles

Diff seal starting to leak oil

Fail 2 Sep 2024 134,427 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Diff seal starting to leak oil

Pass 26 Sep 2023 129,863 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 124,780 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 124,780 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 120,533 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 115,824 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 109,847 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 104,348 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 101,140 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 98,195 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 84,185 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 61,720 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 43,023 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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YE59 JVZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YE59 JVZ, 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 YE59 JVZ registered?

YE59 JVZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 17 December 2009.

Is YE59 JVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE59 JVZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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