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YE59 JWU

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,318 mi
Last recorded191,318 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 JWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 191,318 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S/F ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S/F ()

Fail 27 Feb 2017 191,317 miles

Side repeater not working N/S (1.4.A.2c)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S/R (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S/F ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S/F ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S/F (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 150,591 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush and o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play both inner rack ends (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 May 2015 141,633 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 141,633 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 110,779 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 110,779 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 106,134 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 90,835 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 JWU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 YE59 JWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YE59 JWU?

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What year was YE59 JWU registered?

YE59 JWU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 16 December 2009.

Is YE59 JWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE59 JWU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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